Green Coast Rubbish is excited to announced that we will be participating in the inaugural Urban Repurpose Re-Use It and Upcycle Fair on Sunday July 9th. The outdoor fair will include an upcycling market, art show and kids crafting station – and it’s a free event. Learn more about this event in our blog!
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One of the great environmental benefits of working in the junk removal business is the ability to give new life to old stuff either through finding a new home for an item (donations) or by finding creative uses for repurposing (which means adapting or utilizing the items or materials for a new purpose). In this new blog series – A Repurposing Story – Green Coast Rubbish President and CEO Eamonn Duignan will showcase his creative repurposing projects or what he also likes to think of as making junk great again.
In today’s blog, we are talking about estate cleanouts and sharing the story of two sisters from West Vancouver who approached Green Coast for a quote on a cleanout of their family home … with some fun and unexpected twists and turns to the story, plus some tips!
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We love sharing about like-minded organizations that are working to address the environmental impacts of waste with an innovative approach. In today’s blog, Green Coast Rubbish is delighted to introduce the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) – a non profit that is doing amazing work to reduce e-waste while bettering the community with their computer donation and recycling program.
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2022 was the year that life returned mostly back to “normal” in British Columbia and business at Green Coast Rubbish was thriving thanks to the commitment of our team and the amazing support of our customers and partners. In our 16th year of business, it was a busy one and this Green Coast Year in Review is dedicated to thanking everyone involved in our success!
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Today we are introducing Green Coast Rubbish team member Mike Brady. We asked Mike our spotlight interview questions and discovered he’s an easy-going guy from North Vancouver who’s enjoying life and likes playing Minecraft with his friends, among other things. Find out what else we found out in our interview!
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Today we are introducing a former Green Coast Rubbish team member, Josh Earle, a fun loving and interesting guy who we’d love to have back (hint hint) and someone who really embraced the Green Coast spirit when he was working here. We asked Josh our spotlight interview questions and learned about his globetrotting lifestyle, obsession with skiing and that he loves his Ramen noodles. Check out what we found out!
https://www.greencoastrubbish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Josh-square.jpg250250Green Coast Rubbishhttps://www.greencoastrubbish.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GCR-Logo-300x267.pngGreen Coast Rubbish2022-07-13 16:03:442022-07-13 16:09:36Spotlight on Josh Earle, Globetrotter and Former Team Member
Green Coast Rubbish is at the top of its game when it comes to supporting commercial client moves by providing recycling, repurposing and waste removal services – the latest being a project for the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). This particular project involved transforming a recently fully functional office that occupied 2 floors of the Bentall Centre back to a pre-lease state.
Today we are introducing new team member Matěj Faltys, Truck Team Member. We asked Matt some get-to-know-you interview questions (don’t miss the speed round!) and learned about his love of adventure and affinity for teamwork.
https://www.greencoastrubbish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Matt-Backpack1.jpg7671500Green Coast Rubbishhttps://www.greencoastrubbish.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GCR-Logo-300x267.pngGreen Coast Rubbish2022-04-26 14:52:352022-05-03 11:19:41Spotlight on Matěj Faltys, Truck Team Member at Green Coast Rubbish
Green Coast Rubbish to Showcase Repurposed Tote Bags and more at the Inaugural Urban Repurpose Re-Use It and Upcycle Fair
/in community/by Green Coast RubbishGreen Coast Rubbish is excited to announced that we will be participating in the inaugural Urban Repurpose Re-Use It and Upcycle Fair on Sunday July 9th. The outdoor fair will include an upcycling market, art show and kids crafting station – and it’s a free event. Learn more about this event in our blog!
A Repurposing Story: The Kitchen-Island Workbench
/in Sustainability, Uncategorized/by Green Coast RubbishOne of the great environmental benefits of working in the junk removal business is the ability to give new life to old stuff either through finding a new home for an item (donations) or by finding creative uses for repurposing (which means adapting or utilizing the items or materials for a new purpose). In this new blog series – A Repurposing Story – Green Coast Rubbish President and CEO Eamonn Duignan will showcase his creative repurposing projects or what he also likes to think of as making junk great again.
Green Coast in Action: A Story of Two Sisters and their West Van Estate Cleanout
/in Property Clean-up Services/by Green Coast RubbishIn today’s blog, we are talking about estate cleanouts and sharing the story of two sisters from West Vancouver who approached Green Coast for a quote on a cleanout of their family home … with some fun and unexpected twists and turns to the story, plus some tips!
One to Watch: The Electronic Recycling Association
/in Electronics Recycling/by Green Coast RubbishWe love sharing about like-minded organizations that are working to address the environmental impacts of waste with an innovative approach. In today’s blog, Green Coast Rubbish is delighted to introduce the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) – a non profit that is doing amazing work to reduce e-waste while bettering the community with their computer donation and recycling program.
2022 – A Green Coast Year in Review
/in Eco-Friendly Activities, Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish2022 was the year that life returned mostly back to “normal” in British Columbia and business at Green Coast Rubbish was thriving thanks to the commitment of our team and the amazing support of our customers and partners. In our 16th year of business, it was a busy one and this Green Coast Year in Review is dedicated to thanking everyone involved in our success!
Spotlight on Mike Brady, Green Coast Team Lead
/in community/by Green Coast RubbishToday we are introducing Green Coast Rubbish team member Mike Brady. We asked Mike our spotlight interview questions and discovered he’s an easy-going guy from North Vancouver who’s enjoying life and likes playing Minecraft with his friends, among other things. Find out what else we found out in our interview!
Spotlight on Josh Earle, Globetrotter and Former Team Member
/in community/by Green Coast RubbishToday we are introducing a former Green Coast Rubbish team member, Josh Earle, a fun loving and interesting guy who we’d love to have back (hint hint) and someone who really embraced the Green Coast spirit when he was working here. We asked Josh our spotlight interview questions and learned about his globetrotting lifestyle, obsession with skiing and that he loves his Ramen noodles. Check out what we found out!
Green Coast in Action: The BDC Office Move
/in Commercial Rubbish Removal and Recycling/by Green Coast RubbishGreen Coast Rubbish is at the top of its game when it comes to supporting commercial client moves by providing recycling, repurposing and waste removal services – the latest being a project for the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). This particular project involved transforming a recently fully functional office that occupied 2 floors of the Bentall Centre back to a pre-lease state.
Spotlight on Matěj Faltys, Truck Team Member at Green Coast Rubbish
/in community/by Green Coast RubbishToday we are introducing new team member Matěj Faltys, Truck Team Member. We asked Matt some get-to-know-you interview questions (don’t miss the speed round!) and learned about his love of adventure and affinity for teamwork.
The Fountainhead Network’s Podcast Hosts Green Coast Rubbish President
/in Recycling/by Green Coast RubbishFrom the root to the fruit, our leader and founding father chats about all things Green Coast, moving forward in life, and the next big thing!