WRIP
What is it?
The Waste Reduction Initiatives Program (WRIP) is in place to provide funding to community groups, non-profit societies, registered charitable organizations and school groups for projects that contribute to waste reduction or that divert materials from the landfill.
What are the requirements to qualify?
Projects must be based in the SCRD's boundaries, serve one or more communities on the Sunshine Coast and include a plan for how the applicant will measure, quantify and report out on the amount of waste the project is expected to reduce and/or divert waste from the landfill.
Eligible applicants are:
- Community groups and community associations
- Non-profit societies
- Registered charitable organizations
- School Districts 46 and 93
- Schools groups (e.g. Parent Advisory Committees, environmental clubs)
Project categories include:
- Community reuse and repair
- Composting
- Construction & demolition waste reduction, reuse and recycling
- Food waste reduction
- Green waste reduction
- Organizational recycling and waste reduction programs
Further details on the program can be found in the Program Criteria and Guidelines (top right of this page).
What is it?
The Waste Reduction Initiatives Program (WRIP) is in place to provide funding to community groups, non-profit societies, registered charitable organizations and school groups for projects that contribute to waste reduction or that divert materials from the landfill.
What are the requirements to qualify?
Projects must be based in the SCRD's boundaries, serve one or more communities on the Sunshine Coast and include a plan for how the applicant will measure, quantify and report out on the amount of waste the project is expected to reduce and/or divert waste from the landfill.
Eligible applicants are:
- Community groups and community associations
- Non-profit societies
- Registered charitable organizations
- School Districts 46 and 93
- Schools groups (e.g. Parent Advisory Committees, environmental clubs)
Project categories include:
- Community reuse and repair
- Composting
- Construction & demolition waste reduction, reuse and recycling
- Food waste reduction
- Green waste reduction
- Organizational recycling and waste reduction programs
Further details on the program can be found in the Program Criteria and Guidelines (top right of this page).
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Summary of Projects from 2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkIn 2022, 6 projects received funding from WRIP.
Organization
Project Name
Funds Received
Roberts Creek Community Association
Roberts Creek Community Hall waste reduction initiative
$1,250
Langdale Elementary School
Hot lunch program – reusable dishes
$810
Gibsons Elementary School/Coast Alternative School Heritage Building
Paper towel diversion project
$511
Chatelech Secondary School
Single use white board marker replacement pilot project
$570
Sunshine Coast Alternative School
“Upcycling” workshop outfitting
$550
Kinnikinnick Elementary School
Paper towel and composting project
$250
Total
$3,941
See short descriptions below about each of these projects.
The Roberts Creek Community Association implemented reusable food service dishware at the Roberts Creek Community Hall to prevent the generation of single use items. This included table ware and servicing dishes for community events, coffee and tea stations. This resource is available to anyone who rents the facility.
Langdale Elementary School now provides hot lunches using reusable dishes thanks to WRIP funding. With the help of parent volunteers, student lunches no longer generate 100s of disposable cups, plates and cutlery.
Gibsons Elementary School and Kinnikinnick Elementary School started paper towel composting projects to prevent compostable paper towels from being thrown in the landfill.
Sunshine Coast Alternative School turned materials that would have go to waste into art to be appreciated in the community. Students learned about rethinking what needs to be waste and shared their creativity and messaging in the community.
Chatelech Secondary School reduced it's reliance on disposable white board markers by investing in reusable, refillable and repairable white board markers.
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2022 Repurposed Waste into Art - Sunshine Coast Alternative School
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkSunshine Coast Alternative Schools students repurposed potential waste into Art. Projects included repurposing wood waste from donated pool tables, turning textile scraps into pillows and repurposing recyclables into robots. K - 12 students learned about waste as a potential resources and community members donated items that would have otherwise eventually made their way to the landfill. If you were lucky you got to see this art on display all around the Coast. Thank you to the students for your creativity and your teacher for leading the way. Thank you to the community for your generous donations. From everyone involved in this project, we hope it inspires everyone to rethink about your waste.
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2022 Reusable Dishware for the Roberts Creek Community Hall
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Roberts Creek Community Hall now has reusable dishware for hosting large and small events and reducing waste for future functions. Events and gatherings hosting tea and coffee service, meals and drinks will no longer use disposable dishware. Since the dishware was purchased in March 100s of drinks have been provided without needing to throw away disposable cups. They're ready for use and contact the Roberts Creek Community Association for more information. Kudos to the hall stewards and all those that helped make this possible.
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2022 Reducing Lunch Waste - Langdale Elementary
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkLangdale Elementary school moved to reusable and washable dishware for hot lunches. This change has drastically changed the amount of waste generated during hot lunches. Paper, plastic or styrofoam cups plates and cutlery no longer have to purchased. Talk about a double win - save money and reduce waste! With about 100 students that's 100 plates, 100 cups and 100 forks that are no longer going to landfill every time lunch is served. Way to go! Many thanks go out to the parents and volunteers who assist with making this a success.
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2022 Waste Reduction - Single Use Markers at Chatelech Secondary
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkChatelech Secondary tackled single use plastic reduction by providing white board markers to classrooms that can be refilled instead of having to be thrown away. With these markers less plastic is made and there is the potential to expand this to other schools. Many thanks to everyone involved, especially those who helped to teach users how to refill these safely (mostly mess free).
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2022 Paper towel composting - Gibsons and Kinnikinnick Elementary Schools
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkPaper towels from school washrooms are not going to garbage at the Gibsons and Kinnikinnick Elementary Schools. Teachers from both of these schools spearheaded the charge to help students sort out paper towels that were used to dry hands from going to the landfill. This resource is composted along with all the food waste collected in the community. Thank you to the teachers and students for making this program a success.
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Summary of Projects from 2019
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkIn 2019 there were 4 projects funded by WRIP.
Organization Project Name Funds Received Elphinstone
Secondary SchoolComposting Project with School Garden Club & Culinary Arts Program
$ 671.42
Gibsons Community Building Society
(Gibsons Public Market)Launch facility Recycling infrastructure
$ 1,000.00
North Thormanby Community Association
North Thormanby community composting project
$ 1,714.00
Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living
Recycling project for residents that receive SCACL assistance
$ 1,614.58
These projects tackled waste reduction, education and raised awareness in the community about the importance of utilizing food waste as a resource. North Thormanby Community Association and Elphinstone Secondary School prevented food waste from going to the landfill and turned into a resource to be used on site. Gibson Public Market and Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living increased access to recycling diversion options.
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Project Summary from 2015-2018
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Project Name
Area Served
Funds Received
2018
Serendipity Child Care
Daycare composting and education
All
$
522.16
2017
North Thormanby Community Association
North Thormanby community composting project
North Thormanby, Area B
$
1,500.00
Roberts Creek
Community SchoolCommunity Composting Project
Area D
$
605.00
St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church
On-site community composting project
Town of Gibsons
$
750.00
Sunshine Coast
Repair CaféRepair Café expansion
All
$
880.00
West Sechelt Elementary
School Composting Program
District of Sechelt
$
772.50
West Howe Sound Community Association
Community Composting Project
Area F
$
530.00
2016
Coast Canning Cooperative
Community Canning Project Expansion
All
$
1,500.00
Gibsons Curling Club
Recycling Program
All
$
175.00
Gibsons
Elementary SchoolRecycling and Composting Program
Town of Gibsons
$
2,015.00
2015
Coast Canning Cooperative
Establishing Community Canning Kitchen
All
$
1,940.00
One Straw Society
Annual Fruit Tree Harvesting Program
All
$
1,290.00
Roberts Creek
Community AssociationCommunity waste separation program enhancement
Area D
$
200.00
Sargent Bay Society
Green Cone food scrap digester pilot program
Area B, All
$
1,120.00
Transition Sunshine
Coast CanadaEducation and awareness campaign addressing green waste
Area F
$
450.00
PROGRAM CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES
Key Dates
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September 01 2023
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October 20 2023
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November 2023
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December 2023
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April 30 2024
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June 30 2024
Who's Listening
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Solid Waste Programs Coordinator