Sea The Difference We Can Make
With 19 years of experience, Green Coast Rubbish has been a leader in the North Vancouver community, dedicated to improving sustainability by minimizing the amount of waste sent to landfills. We prioritize recycling and donating items whenever possible. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of our work, including creating upcycled furniture from discarded materials, which we donate to charity auctions, and partnering with Habitat for Humanity to promote healthier, safer living environments.
As part of our ongoing sustainability efforts, we are excited to start 2025 by partnering with TELUS Environmental Solutions. Through their local sustainability program, TELUS will plant one kelp plant on behalf of Green Coast Rubbish for every completed job. This initiative is focused on restoring the kelp forests along Hotham Sound and Powell River in British Columbia, Canada.
Kelp forests play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, providing essential habitats for fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals. However, ocean warming has led to a 40% decline in these forests. We are proud to work alongside Telus to help restore these critical ecosystems and support the health of our oceans.
Making Waves in Sustainability
Kelp can capture carbon and grow up to 30x faster than terrestrial trees, but there has been a 40% decline in kelp forests due to ocean warming within 25,725 km of BC’s Coastline.
Our investment in kelp planting supports a thriving marine ecosystem which, in turn, enhances fish stocks and boosts local fisheries—a vital economic resource for coastal communities. Kelp forests are particularly vital for the lifecycle of various fish species like salmon and herring. These forests offer a refuge and feeding grounds for juvenile fish, increasing their survival rates and contributing to healthier, more robust populations.
Otterly Essential
Protecting Underwater Habits
British Columbia is home to 25,725 km of coastline that is optimal for the growth of kelp forests. Among the many marine Coastlines who profit from the kelp forests, sea otters specifically rely on these underwater habitats for foraging and as safe havens from predators. Their presence is a strong indicator of a healthy ecosystem and their activities further help maintain the balance of the kelp forest environment.
Beyond biodiversity support, kelp forests play a significant role in coastal protection. Healthy kelp ecosystems improve water quality and protect coastlines from erosion by buffering wave action and by stabilizing the seabed. The structural complexity of kelp forests support a complex web of marine life from the seafloor to the surface.
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