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One to Watch: Storage Warrior

Reuse, recycle or throw it out? When we heard about Storage Warrior, an award-winning local business that buys and sells peoples old junque and collectibles before it gets thrown away, we were 100% all in to learn more. In this month’s blog, Storage Warrior is One to Watch.

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Top 10 Green Coast Reflections from 2023

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A Repurposing Story: The Kitchen-Island Workbench

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.

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The Fountainhead Network’s Podcast Hosts Green Coast Rubbish President

From 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!

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Green Coast Rocks the Lynn Valley Parade of Trees

Green Coast Rubbish is excited to participate again this year as a sponsor in the very popular and festive 2021 Parade of Trees in Lynn Valley. As the team began to prepare for the event, they realized the decorations had been lost in the recent move of the business to Deep Cove! Find out their solution in this year’s holiday blog.

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Back to School Recycling Tips

Children are now back to school and starting their fall extracurricular activities after a summer of fun!  At this time of year, families are out madly shopping for clothes, backpacks, school supplies, electronics, sports equipment, art supplies, etc. – and that means a whole lot of recycling will be needed to clear out the old stuff. In this blog, Green Coast Rubbish is sharing back-to-school recycling tips to make life a whole lot easier for parents this fall!

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Beachin’ Recycling Ideas for Summer

Hot weather has arrived, Vancouver! Now’s the time to hit the beach, pool and spray parks with your family and friends along with your collection of summer paraphernalia. But wait, some of last year’s stuff is old, out of date and has to be replaced. While you’re doing your organizing and shopping, keep these Beachin’ Recycling Ideas for Summer within our blog in mind to recycle the old beach and pool stuff.

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Green Coast Rubbish: Podcast Interview with IMPACT

Eamonn Duignan, President & CEO of the award-winning organization Green Coast Rubbish, recently appeared on the IMPACT podcast series hosted by Nigel Bennett and Devon Kenzo. Check out his podcast interview within our blog!

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Green Coast Rubbish: Environment + Community + Team

Green Coast Rubbish President & CEO Eamonn Duignan was recently interviewed about his company and all things green!