Sustainability

SUMMARY OF RESEARCH The bulky fraction of the waste stream is underexploited in terms of recycling and reuse. Although Furniture Reuse Organizations (FRO) redistribute approximately two million items per year, in theory there is potential...

SUMMARY OF RESEARCH A case study approach exploring the complex interplay of reuse and furniture. The research finds that policies have significant impact on the scope of furniture re-use if driven by Life Cycle Analysis...

SUMMARY OF ARTICLE A early systematic review of experimental and non-experimental housing intervention studies that measured quantitative health outcomes. Identified socioeconomic change and health, illness, and social measures can be impacted by many factors. One...

Credit: Downsizing Diva There is so much involved in moving homes, from something as simple as hiring a moving company to something as detailed as using a phone app to help you record what items...

Furniture Bank here in Toronto has been tracking data outputs for 10 years now. We all know that throwing a good couch or bed into landfill is a dramatic waste when we see it, and...

At Furniture Bank as we look for creative, efficient and effective ways to scale our environmental and social impact. We are working with Furniture Link Inc. to demonstrate how partnerships between business and charities can...

THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF FURNISHING A HOME Guest post by Kaitlin Krull, Home Improvement Leads When it comes to the home, personal styles and tastes can vary wildly. One thing everyone can agree on, however,...

We always encourage the community to donate their old stuff instead of junking it.If there’s still life left in used clothing, books, electronics, etc., there are many organizations in the Greater Toronto Area that will...

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,...

Recycling – a fantastic process whereby used materials are whisked away to be cleaned, processed and turned back into new items. Every one of us does our part – diligently separating the glass bottles, plastic...