Reducing waste is about more than recycling or using your green bin. In fact, sharing unwanted items and repairing things that are broken are two of the most important things you can do to tackle waste. Preventing items from entering the waste stream is part of what is referred to as the circular economy. Learn more about what this means or explore different ways you can share and repair in Lethbridge.
Learn about the circular economy where resources are kept in circulation and are prevented from becoming waste.
Find Lethbridge-based resources to help pass unwanted items on to others, repair broken items, or where to rent or borrow.
The gift economy can be as simple as the exchange of gifts between friends or as complex as a regional public library. Visit our page to learn more about the gift economy in Lethbridge.
Our twice annual event provides an opportunity for residents to pass on gently used items to those who want them.
A Repair Café is a place where neighbours can help neighbours fix broken household items, for free!
Suitable for year-round gift giving, this guide can help you find sustainable alternatives to buying more stuff.
Resources
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Thank you to Alberta Ecotrust for supporting our work on the circular economy.