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Diagram labeled Accepted Waste highlighting seven types of cigarette waste suitable for cigarette recycling: extinguished cigarettes, cigarette filters, cigar stubs, outer plastic packaging, inner foil packaging, rolling paper, and ash.

Cigarette Recycling in Vancouver

September 30, 2015/in Recycling/by Green Coast Rubbish
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Five smiling people in matching “Green Coast Rubbish” t-shirts stand in a hallway with large recycling bins. The group appears cheerful, posing for the photo near elevators. Website text is visible in the lower right corner.

Green Coast in Action: SNC-Lavalin Office Move

September 22, 2015/in Commercial Rubbish Removal and Recycling, Recycling/by Green Coast Rubbish
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Kermit the Frog sits on a wooden stool against a green background with decorative swirls. Above him, yellow text reads, ITS NOT EASY BEIN GREEN...

Top 5 Hardest Things to Recycle

August 31, 2015/in Recycling/by Green Coast Rubbish
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Two workers in black clothing stand in front of a wooden fireplace mantel, dismantling or repairing it. Empty shelving units and various tools and bins are visible around them in the room.

Green Coast in Action: Vancouver Condo Deconstruction & Demolition

August 24, 2015/in Recycling, Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish
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White skeletal figure of a prehistoric animal above the word “ARC’TERYX” in bold, stylized white letters on a black background; logo for the Arcteryx outdoor clothing brand.

One to Watch: Arc’teryx

August 4, 2015/in Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish
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Bar graph showing household water use: Toilets 30%, Clothes Washers 23%, Faucets 14%, Showers 14%, Leaks 10%, Baths 6%, Dishwashers 2%, and Other 1%. Each icon suggests water conservation tips for every category.

Water Conservation Tips for the Home

July 16, 2015/in Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish
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Event poster for Toast the Coast at Jericho Beach on June 13, 2015, from 4 PM to twilight, featuring music, food trucks, art, fun, and games. The beach and city skyline appear in the background.

Greenpeace Toast to the Coast Event in Vancouver

June 12, 2015/in Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish
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A beach littered with various plastic waste, debris, and driftwood, with a few people in the background near the shoreline and rocky hills visible in the distance.

Celebrating World Oceans Day on the West Coast

June 4, 2015/in Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish
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A pie chart on a red wagon shows sections labeled: Building Materials (largest), Biomass, Green junk removal, Garbage, and Others (smallest). The chart visually compares the proportions of these categories.

Achieving Sustainability at Green Coast Rubbish: We try our Best to do the Best

May 25, 2015/in Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish
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A collage with “Earth Day Every Day” text on an image of Earth, plus photos of a cyclist, an energy-efficient light bulb, someone unplugging a cord, and a display of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Earth Day Every Day

April 20, 2015/in Uncategorized/by Green Coast Rubbish
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  • Show the Full Scene: Take photos from a distance so we can see everything that needs to be removed in context—not just close-ups.
  • Include Background: Make sure surrounding areas are visible to help us understand the space and access points.
  • Good Lighting Helps: Take pictures in daylight or with adequate lighting so we can clearly see the items.
  • Multiple Angles Welcome: If possible, upload 2–3 photos from different angles to give us a better perspective.
  • Group Items Together: If items are scattered, try to group them in one photo to make it easier to assess the volume.
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