Finturf’s Post

We all like to do our bit for the planet, but have you ever thought about how to be sustainable when moving house? ♻️ Packing, cleaning, transporting and unpacking a home can use a lot of energy, but you can improve the sustainability of your move by: 👉 Using recyclable materials like cardboard boxes and newspaper cut offs 👉 Packing things in objects you already have, like suitcases and holdalls 👉 Recycling or donating things you don't need before you move 👉 Using natural cleaning materials to clean before you move out Find out more in our blog here: https://lnkd.in/ec7ZNk8x #Ballards #BallardsRemovals #RemovalsAdvice #MovingHouse

Along with diverting waste from area landfills through secondhand retail and donations operations, #didyouknow that our local nonprofit keeps plastic out of waterways through a planet-first plastic film recycling program? Plastics pollute landfills, are littered around the community, or are tossed in unregulated dump sites, adversely affecting humans, wildlife, and their habitats. Our collaboration with Trex Company has already reduced the volume of discarded plastic. Since the partnership started, we proudly announce that our community (that means you!) has kept more than seven million plastic bags out of the environment! About the Partnership: In 2022, three independent and geographically adjacent Goodwill organizations announced a partnership with Trex to collect plastic film for Trex composite decking products. Trex is the world’s largest composite decking company, offering various composite outdoor products, including fencing, furniture, and pergolas made from 95% recycled plastic and wood pulp material. The public can now bring clean, dry plastic film to any Goodwill of Greater Washington retail store to be recycled at no charge. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAmKHDFp #Goodwill #DCGoodwill #Nonprofit #Recycle #Sustainability #GivingBack #Donate #Sustainable #Community #TransformationTuesday #BehindTheScenes

♻️Today is Global Recycling Day, a day to remember that the world is precious and not full of limitless resources…That we are custodians of our planet and should be mindful of our materialist habits and wasteful tendencies… 🛠️Here at Splash, we use sustainably sourced timber, and every bit is carefully measured and allocated during the design process so there is little, if any, excess, remaining at the end of a project. If there is, it’s reused. ♻️We’re proud to have launched our ‘go-karts with a purpose’ challenge with IE Business School last year which involved students building go-karts, racing them, and then dismantling them and recycling the wood into garden furniture for local charities. 💪 ♻️And, just a few weeks ago, we were part of an initiative which involved us dismantling an adventure playground and then salvaging reusable timber which has been recycled into another playground.💪 #worldrecyclingday #csr #socialimpact #teambuildingwithapurpose #recycle #teamwork

5th June 2024 marks Environmental Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting action towards environmental conservation. Plastic fishing is a unique approach to tackling the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways. It involves individuals or groups going out on boats equipped with special nets to collect plastic waste from the water. The collected plastic is then sorted and properly disposed of or recycled. This activity serves multiple purposes. First and foremost, it helps remove harmful plastic waste from aquatic ecosystems, preventing it from harming marine life and polluting our waters. By engaging in plastic fishing, individuals actively contribute to the preservation of our environment. Moreover, plastic fishing also serves as an educational tool, raising awareness about the severity of plastic pollution and its impact on the planet. Through hands-on participation, people can witness the scale of the problem and understand the importance of reducing plastic consumption and properly managing waste. https://buff.ly/3Uq9Ii1

Net Zero Waste Case Study: Garden Centre Disposal We were recently called to a large garden centre that had been affected by recent storms. Despite a lot of damage, a significant quantity of stock items were salvageable, and our team sprang into action to ensure they were handled responsibly. From the damanged items, we managed to save approximately 150 tons of waste, including wood and plastics, sending them to our trusted recycling partners for processing. Recognising the value in community support, we decided to donate the planters to a local charity, ensuring they found new life and purpose. In just two days, Evoque cleared the site entirely. By diverting materials from landfills and promoting reuse, we're proud to have played a part in minimising environmental impact. 🌍 Go to our website for more interesting case studies like this one - https://lnkd.in/e8FFuKqN #Evoque #NetZeroWaste #Sustainability #CaseStudy #Recycling #CommunitySupport #EnvironmentalImpact #GardenCentre #StormDamage #CircularEconomy 

Introducing Rheaply’s North Central Texas Reuse Marketplace, sponsored by North Central Texas Council of Governments! It’s the perfect place to post surplus workplace assets – think furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, and building materials – to sell or donate in your area. Businesses in North Central Texas can join the marketplace to: 🌐 Access a digital marketplace of materials in North Central Texas ⌛ Save time and money by sourcing materials locally 💰 Sell (or donate!) goods when you no longer need them 🔄 Reduce waste sent to Texas landfills by reusing valuable items Join us in boosting Texas' circular economy: https://buff.ly/3znnBpd

One man sat on a toilet for 50 hours to change the world. This is his story. In 2012, three friends discovered something shocking: 40% of the world didn’t have access to a toilet. When they dug into it, they discovered more: - 289,000 under 5s die because of this - That’s 800 children a day - Or one every 2 minutes The three friends decided to do something big. They set up an IndieGoGo, and one of the friends sat on a toilet in a warehouse. He refused to leave until they had raised enough pre-orders to start product production - can you guess the product? 50 hours into the campaign, they had raised $50,000 - the green light to get off the toilet and start making the product. They sold and delivered their first product in 2013 and vowed to give away 50% of their profits to help build toilets in the developing world. Today they: - Are a certified B Corp - Have a $99m valuation - Raised over $8m to solve the toilet problem They’re also on a mission to save the world from deforestation by using sustainable materials like bamboo in their products. Have you guessed who’s story I’m telling? Answers in the comments.

Check out this blog from me and Courtney Katasak to see how companies can donate their excess and overstock products to nonprofits who can put them to good use! #zerowaste

🌍✨ Let's Improve Recycling in VaBeach ✨🌍 VaBeach is at a crossroads with recycling. We're committed to sustainability, but our current recycling process is challenging—especially when sorting our garbage effectively. This isn't just about being greener; it's about creating a better system for everyone. Here's our plan to make VaBeach recycling more efficient and user-friendly: Upgrade Sorting Technologies: Reduce contamination and control recycling rates. Educate Our Community: Ensure everyone knows how to recycle correctly. Streamline Collection: Make recycling more straightforward and more accessible for all. Together, we can transform our city into a model of environmental responsibility. Support our campaign today to help shape a greener, more sustainable VaBeach. Your donation, big or small, makes a vital difference in our journey to improve recycling for everyone. 🌱💚 https://lnkd.in/eNuYTDJ9 #hamptonroads #VirginiaBeachCityCouncil #communitysupport #ForThePeople #TeamCash #757 #VirginiaBeach #CalforCouncil #CashforVaBeach

Did you know that:  🔌 less than 20% of e-waste is recycled properly  👕 66% of all unwanted clothes and textiles end up in the landfill  🌎 we can make a difference    Today on #EarthDay, residents of The Wynnewood had the opportunity to partner with The Junkluggers of Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties to recycle their e-waste and unwanted clothing items. The Junkluggers is an eco-friendly junk removal company that aims to better the environment and our communities by finding ways to donate, recycle, and reuse unwanted items instead of letting them end up in landfills.    We are committed to creating a greener future and we strive to inspire our residents to embrace these practices, cultivating a community that values environmental stewardship. Together with partners like Junkluggers, we’re paving the way towards a better future.    #EarthDayEveryDay #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #ProtectOurPlanet #junkluggers #thewynnewood #ScullyPride