Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene, is a bulky, lightweight material that represents a large portion of the garbage in Metro Vancouver. It’s proven to be a challenging material to divert from the landfill due to the sheer number of products that styrofoam packaging is used for […]
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We adore Spring in Vancouver; there are cherry blossoms everywhere and you can even walk around in a T-shirt and shorts on the sunny days! There is a lot going on at this time of year – Spring sports are starting, Spring cleaning starts to happen, winter […]
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Green Coast Rubbish is happy to announce that we have been awarded the 2018 HomeStars Giving Back Award for British Columbia. This HomeStars award recognizes companies across Canada who go above and beyond to help out their communities, putting in time, effort and labor to give back […]
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Vancouver is such a lush, diverse city. There are so many different things to do on your own or as a couple. Whether you’re a Vancouver native, or you’re just visiting, you can navigate like a local with these eco-friendly Valentine’s Day date ideas. PS: for those […]
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In the spirit of sustainability, we wanted to share a few tips to recover from the holidays. It can be overwhelming, between Christmas and New Years Eve parties, entertainment and holiday events. The junk can really start to pile up. Remove any clutter or dust from the […]
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Technology and electronic devices are always changing, evolving and improving over time. But what can you do with your older electronics when you no longer need them? Sometimes it’s necessary to replace old computers, phones, TV’s even photocopy machines with the latest products when they break down. […]
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You spend a large portion of time in your office. It acts as a home away from home on a daily basis. It should look its best and promote a creative and relaxing environment so that you can stay motivated throughout the day. An office redesign or […]
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When you want to get rid of junk at home, there are several different ways to go about sustainably disposing of, or re-purposing the material. You can put old items up for sale, recycle or compost them, pass them on to relatives or call a junk removal […]
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The concept is fairly simple: not everything is garbage. However, it can still be a challenge to organize your home and disposal system. Once you have a clear recycling system in place, however, you will soon notice that the entire process becomes much easier to manage. In […]
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If you live in the Metro Vancouver area, you should have a complimentary green bin to accompany your garbage bin. Your green bin is used for all of your composting needs. However, if you want to have a separate composting bin for your garden, or for your […]
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