• Ask yourself if an item is truly needed.
• Refuse unnecessary items (e.g. like swag, take out containers etc.).
• Search for second-hand items first before buying new.
• Buy quality, long-lasting and durable items.
• Look for quality clothes that are made to last.
• Buy items in bulk, in concentrate or in refillable and/or recyclable packaging. ​

• Repair your items and clothes instead of buying new.
  • Repair cafes are hosted by local residents regularly at Gibsons and Sechelt – Search for repair cafe on Facebook for more information.
• Borrow, share or rent items if possible such as tools, carpet cleaning and gardening equipment.

Share Shed

Visit the Share Shed at the Pender Harbour Transfer Station

• Accepted at the share shed: Children’s toys, housewares, small appliances, sports equipment, tools and as space permits, staff may allow furniture and large appliances.
• Not Accepted at the share shed: baby/child safety items, clothing, fabric, textiles, bedding, curtains towels, household hazardous waste like paint, cleaning products or fuel, mattresses, liquids and sofa beds
  • Not accepted? Visit https://rcbc.ca/ to check where it can be recycled.

• Bring a reusable coffee mug, water bottle and reusable bags everywhere you go.
• Have your own set of reusable cutlery, chopsticks and straw for work, eating out and school.
• Pack work and school lunches in reusable containers.
• Host events with real dishware whenever possible and ask others to bring their own dishes.
• Bring your own container to take-out restaurants and cafes and ask staff to use them.
• Businesses on the coast offer refills of containers for lots of things from beer in growlers, to household cleaners to shampoos and soaps!

• Bring reusable shopping bags and produce bags to the grocery store and shops.
• Love tap water and give a pass on bottled water.
• Cover leftover food with beeswax wrap or plates or put in reusable containers, instead of using plastic cling wrap.
• Refuse to buy products that come in un-recyclable plastic packaging.
• Learn what plastic is and isn’t recyclable in the Guide to Depot Recycling.