WRIP

The Sunshine Coast Resource Centre's Computer Kindness Corner was designed to increase digital inclusion and reduce e-waste from going to the landfill. Old devices that still function are donated and provided to members of the community. Approximately 28lbs or 40 devices worth of e-waste were diverted from waste streams since the start of this year.

The project will continue to support members of our community and we're happy to share their success.

Learn more about their work at https://resourcecentre.ca/program/computer-kindness-corner/

Reusable plates and cutlery were purchased plates, cups and cutlery for hot lunches and have successfully reduced the need for single use packaging. Since starting diversion in 19kg of of single use materials have been diverted.

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery is now equipped with reusable event ware for monthly exhibition openings and events. WRIP funding directly increases diversion through improved use of the onsite recycling and storage system, arming it with the potential for further growth and partnerships in the community. As a volunteer organization reducing resistance to reducing waste is key to the long term success of use of the event ware.

Learn more about events and the Gibsons Public Art Gallery at https://gpag.ca and sign up for their newsletter.

The Roberts Creek Community Hall has expanded the ways they're reducing waste. Check out the new recycling bins to help prevent plastic bottles and drink cans from going to the garbage. Last year they implemented reusable dishware and now they've expanded their recycling. Events at the community hall can be just as environmentally friendly as they are fun.

Planning an event? Contact the xwesam Roberts Creek Community Association for information on what's available to create a waste free event and visit https://www.scrd.ca/holiday-recycling for tips to create memories and not waste.

The Davis Bay Community Hall has a more environmentally friendly way to support events. Reusable dishware is now washable at the community hall which has helped to reduce the weekly garbage generated from single use paper plates and cups.

Planning on using the hall? Contact the Davis Bay Wilson Creek Selma Park Community Association for information and visit our https://www.scrd.ca/holiday-recycling webpage for tips on planning events that focus on creating memories and not waste.

2023 Recipients were announced in November 2023. Check out this new release and check back here this spring for information about current projects.

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In 2022, 6 projects received funding from WRIP.

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.

Sunshine 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.

The 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.

Langdale 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.