Join the #Revolution! - Monday

Bertha here!

I’ve been collecting things that people leave behind in the alley for years – and it’s not just bottles and cans. I’ve decorated my whole Christmas tree with stuff I’ve found, and the majority of it was brand new – tags were still on them and everything. All of the artwork in my house are pictures people threw away because the glass was broken!

I learned a little bit about the Circular Economy for this pledge, and realized that the work I do in reusing things others have thrown away is part of it. Some things that are easy and fun to do are to make planters out of old rubber boots or tin cans.

Here’s my challenge to you!

• If something’s broken and can be fixed, don’t throw it away! It’s still useful and beautiful, and someone else could get good use out of it. Donate it or give it away for free instead! Here is a couple of places that I recommend: you can drop off items at the Street Market on Saturdays and Sundays (58 W Hastings). People will love the opportunity to re-use or fix, and resell what you bring them.
  
• I find a lot of useful things in the alleyway. Like recently I found a xxxx that I am using all the time now. I must say, it’s better if I don’t have to look inside the bin for things, as it is hard on my back and can get messy. I know leaving things on the ground isn’t always ideal, so check out our Binners Hook that you can mount and hang things from. It was made to support all the binners, not just the members of Binners’ Project.
  
• Make a friend! I have a few people that know I like to reuse things who call me up when they find things. Check to see if there’s someone in your neighbourhood that would love some old things they can make new again.
  

Bertha

PS: I can’t wait to hear more about the ways you’re reusing things! Feel free to share on our Facebook page.