Reuse Resources

Why Reuse?

The average person throws out 37 kilograms of textiles each year; yet, 95 per cent could have been reused or recycled.

The average Canadian buys 70 new clothing items every year. One cotton t-shirt takes 2,650 liters of water to produce. Imagine how much water the average Canadian consumes for their yearly wardrobe choices!

Once clothing items are no longer wanted, consider using them for a different purpose or giving them to someone in need.

    Let’s work together to find a new life for unwanted or damaged products and textiles. Many websites and apps exist for trading or selling used goods to others. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Find resources below that support reuse and check out the local directory to find businesses near you. 

    Ways to Reuse:

    1.  Host a swap event
    2.  Buy secondhand goods
    3.  Donate used items to donation centres
    4.  Give used items to friends in need
    5.  Take them to recycling centres or depots

    General Resources

    Donate Your Old Ride: Car Heaven

    Donate Your Old Ride: Car Heaven

    Donate Your Old Vehicle   Donate your vehicle to Car Heaven to receive a tax receipt. Organizations within Car Heaven's membership re-use and recover parts and materials from your donated car, contributing to a collective inventory of green recycled parts.  ...

    Declutter Diabetes Canada

    Declutter Diabetes Canada

    Declutter Diabetes Canada: Pick-Up Service and Donation Bins “Support diabetes research and help divert from landfills by having your clothing & textiles, small household items, home decor, shoes, and book donations picked up right from your doorstep.”  ...

    Peel Region Resources

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    York Region Resources

    Mini-cycle

    Mini-cycle

    "Mini-Cycle is a children's boutique offering durable, sustainable clothing for children aged 0-14y. It also offers a solution to the investment of buying organic, durable, and quality clothing. Mini-Cycle sells the latest from brands like Bobo...

    To find the listing of individual businesses and organizations, please visit the local directory.

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