This pilot between Canadian Student Living and Furniture Bank significantly simplifies the decommissioning process for student residences. Here are just a few of the advantages:
Cost-effective: It mitigates the high costs associated with the removal, storage, and transportation of furniture.
Environmentally friendly: By preventing perfectly usable furniture from ending up in landfills, it helps to reduce waste and carbon emissions.
Operationally effective: Items collected are sorted and processed–reusable items go into the community, items that cannot be reused or recycled are sent to transfer stations–minimizing landfill trips.
Supports community: Items go directly to those in need, contributing to a strong sense of community support.
Education and awareness: It encourages students to consider the lifecycle of their belongings, fostering an awareness of sustainability and responsible consumption.
The pilot is not just about shared resources and logistics—it’s about creating a sustainable future, encouraging responsible living, and transforming lives one piece of furniture at a time.