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A Repurposing Story: The Kitchen-Island Workbench

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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.

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Two young men wearing hard hats and gloves work indoors on a construction project. One is smiling and lifting a wooden board through a large opening in the wall, while the other observes in the background.

2022 – A Green Coast Year in Review

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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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Sustainable Camping Tips

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As you head into the wild or to your designated campground for your weekend camping trip, the Green Coast team would like you to take a moment to think about reducing your eco footprint. In this blog, we provide 4 sustainable camping tips to get you started on your eco camping journey!

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An old, abandoned car covered with colorful, dirty clothes sits in overgrown grass next to a rusty trailer. Surrounded by trees and a fence, the scene hints at the need for spring recycling tips. Green Coast Rubbish logo is in the corner.

Spring Recycling Tips for Home Owners

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A digital invitation with a festive knitted sweater design, featuring reindeer and red hearts. Text reads: Ugly Sweater Party. Let’s get tacky and green your holiday dinner party! Includes event details, date, time, host, and location.

Green your Holiday Dinner Party

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A collage showing recycling themes: machinery with pipes, broken glass, cardboard, wooden pallets, frozen strawberries, stacked plastic trays, and empty bottles. Text reads, Blue Planet Recycling - One to Watch. Discover the impact of blue planet recycling.

One to Watch: Blue Planet Recycling

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