Sustainability
Our current economy is heavily reliant on the extraction of raw materials followed by production, usage, and ultimately disposal. This results in a significant amount of waste and unsustainable depletion of natural resources. But what...
The time has come! So you really need that new dining table. And chairs. Six chairs this time, because your family is growing. Or maybe it’s the opposite – you’re looking to downsize and need...
When we think of protecting the environment, most of us make small changes such as using reusable bags, reducing water consumption, or turning off lights when we leave a room. However, one area that is...
Case study of Canadian Student Living Canadian Student Living is dedicated to offering affordable and high-quality housing options for students across Canada. Their mission is to create a supportive and inclusive community that promotes academic,...
The furniture industry has a huge impact on the environment in North America. In 2018, nearly 10 million tons of furniture was disposed of in landfills in the U.S. alone. Furniture shouldn’t end up in...
Categories: Impact – Environmental Furniture Bank July 12, 2023 Reuse in Canada Landscape Scan: When we think of reducing waste, we often think about recycling, composting, and reducing single-use items. However, another effective method that...
Building Futures with The Workshop Did you know that Furniture Bank’s Workshop is a game-changer in breaking the cycle of furniture poverty? It’s all about providing meaningful work, training, and opportunities to IBPOC individuals in...
As I embark upon my 10th year with Furniture Bank and commemorate our 25 years of commitment to the community, I’m thrilled to look back on our successes and inspired about what we will be...
Creating Circular Economy The relationship between IKEA and Furniture Bank started with a meeting between Melissa Barbosa (IKEA) and charity partner Annalee Sawiak (Furniture Link) back in 2019. By 2020 Furniture Bank in Toronto had...
You’re no good! You have been one of the most challenging years of our lives. You’ve thrown a full-fledged pandemic our way and forced us to reevaluate and reframe every single thing about the way...
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH Permanent supportive housing provides safe, stable housing for people with mental and substance use disorders who are homeless or disabled. This article describes permanent supportive housing and reviews research. Key elements of...
Guest post by Ella A, Rubbish Removal Colliers Wood Unimaginable sums of money are spent every year by people who want to furnish their homes in compliance with the latest interior design trends. Furniture tendencies,...
