Share Reuse Repair Initiative

65% of consumers say they want to buy from purpose-driven brands. Only 26% actually do. Our SHIFT Forward program helps low carbon public and private sector innovators close that gap between intention and action. Influence your audience to embrace sustainable behaviours. Register for the upcoming SHIFT Forward workshops here: https://lnkd.in/eHZx-EBU MakeWay Vancity Rosemary Cooper Michelle Kaczmarek Alice Henry Kate White Maureen Cureton #shiftbehaviour #sustainableconsumption #sustainableconsumers #sustainablebehaviours #lowcarboneconomy #behaviourchange #circulareconomy #climateconscious

Congratulations to Kate White, Rishad Habib, and David Hardisty on this award from Journal of Marketing! Learn how to apply this award-winning framework described as "a pioneering and comprehensive approach to fostering sustainable behaviours" through our SHIFT Forward program. Plus, you get to learn from and receive feedback from Dr. Kate White. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHZx-EBU MakeWay Vancity Rosemary Cooper Michelle Kaczmarek Alice Henry Maureen Cureton #shiftbehaviour #sustainableconsumption #sustainableconsumers #sustainablebehaviours #lowcarboneconomy #behaviourchange #circulareconomy #netzeroeconomy #sustainableliving #circularliving

We're thrilled to share the NACTR | National Association for Charitable Textile Recycling Best Practices Toolkit for Community-Led Textile Reuse, written by the always amazing Rosemary Cooper and Michelle Kaczmarek in collaboration with the equally fantastic Tonny Colyn and Charlotte Genge. Take a look to learn how your community can start your own projects to reuse clothing! Share Reuse Repair Initiative has a long history in engagement, research, and applying best practices within the circular economy. Find out more about our work at www.sharereuserepair.org/ and reach out if you want to partner with us to make a tangible impact through circular practices in your community. Environment and Climate Change Canada #textilereuse #clothingreuse #reuse #reuseeconomy #circulareconomy #sustainableliving #earthmonth

Having trouble getting your customers to be energy smart? Struggling to get your audience to choose to reuse? Trying to influence your market to buy secondhand first? Attempting to convince people to use active modes of transportation? The SHIFT Forward program is for you! Learn how to cultivate low carbon consumer behaviours! Sign up for SHIFT Forward here: https://lnkd.in/eHZx-EBU MakeWay Vancity Rosemary Cooper Alice Henry Michelle Kaczmarek Kate White Maureen Cureton #shiftbehaviour #sustainableconsumption #sustainableconsumers #sustainablebehaviours #lowcarboneconomy #behaviourchange

Want to support our cause, but not sure how? We are looking for skill-based volunteers to help support our cause! Share, Reuse, Repair Initiative is one of three impact causes selected by Brands for Better to receive support in their newest initiative, the Springboard Program! Brands For Better Foundation Our initiative offers a platform to encourage and advocate for participation in the circular economy that serves as a meaningful waste and climate solution and supports resilient local communities. We are really passionate about what we do (and good at what we do), but we need more people to know about it, and more people to understand its value. We need help with getting our message across in a way that's clear, relatable and memorable. Brands for Better is unlocking collaborative, skills-based volunteering for brands and professionals to support nonprofits and cause-driven organizations with strategy and execution. Join our Springboard Program team and volunteer to apply your skills to impact causes right here in our city! Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/d56UT2Nd. Volunteer registration is open until February 15th. We acknowledge all who have supported us thus far, Meg O'Shea Louise Schwarz Lyndsay Poaps Catarina Moreno Paul Shorthouse Gil Yaron Georgia Lavender Alice Henry Michelle Kaczmarek Marcelle M. David Messer Vanessa Timmer Dagmar Timmer Mitchell Ballentine Karla Peckett and so many more! Please share!

Do you reuse, repair, redistribute and/or recycle products, materials or organics? Do you support those who seek meaningful employment?   Join us for an in-person Network for Inclusive Circular Employment Roundtable on January 31, 2024 in Victoria, BC to share, gain insight, and make connections with circular businesses, and organizations supporting job seekers to increase inclusive jobs for the emerging circular economy. Co-hosted by Share Reuse Repair Initiative and Synergy Foundation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7ihsDkp Can’t attend but still want to contribute as a circular jobs employer or employment service provider? Fill out this 10 min survey: https://lnkd.in/gqpyY_qG Many thanks to our publicity partners: City of Victoria BC, Destination Greater Victoria, Coast Waste Management Association, Malahat Nation, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Regional District of Nanaimo, INEO Employment Services, WorkBC Victoria, Alacrity Canada, The Nulla Project, Elate Beauty and our project funders Vancity and BC's Sector Labour Market Partnerships program. #circulareconomy #inclusivehiring #socialresponsibility #accessibility #resourcerecovery

Do you reuse, repair, redistribute and/or recycle products, materials or organics? Do you support those who seek meaningful employment?   Join us for the Network for Inclusive Circular Employment Roundtable on Nov 28 for an in person event to share, gain insight, and make connections with circular businesses, and organizations supporting job seekers to increase inclusive jobs for the emerging circular economy.   Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvFNmbgu Can’t attend but still want to contribute as a circular jobs employer or employment service provider? Fill our our survey - in 10 minutes or less: https://lnkd.in/gqpyY_qG Many thanks to our cohosts: Recycling Council of B.C., Lyndsay Poaps and Exchange Inner City, Michelle Lackie. And publicity partners: EMBERS, Nickel Bros Industrial, Invest Vancouver, LOCO BC, Amy Robinson (she/her), Recycling Alternative, Louise Schwarz, ShareWares, Vancouver Community College (VCC), Beth Beeching, District of North Vancouver, Bo Ocampo, Metro Vancouver, Karen Storry, City of Richmond, Marcos Alejandro B., Cassidy v. Ros and project funders: Vancity and BC's Sector Labour Market Partnerships program #circulareconomy #inclusivehiring #socialresponsibility #accessibility #resourcerecovery

SHIFT Lite seats are filling up! We’re excited to welcome businesses with circular or green products and services, local governments launching low-carbon campaigns and incentives, nonprofits advocating for sustainable behaviours and even some marketing experts that want to influence eco-conscious behaviour. Join us! More info on the program here: https://lnkd.in/dbBD7nMH #sustainablemarketing #behaviourchange #marketingpro #sustainablebrands #sustainablebusinessstrategies

Have questions about the SHIFT program and how it can benefit your business, non-profit organisation or government agency? Join us for the free SHIFT-Lite Information session this Thursday 19th October, 12pm (PST). RSVP through the link: https://lnkd.in/gG7n48VR to receive the Zoom link. Join the SHIFT Lite Program to learn from global marketing expert Dr. Kate White (UBC Sauder School of Business) and Master trainer Maureen Cureton. This virtual, 6 hour program starts November 9th. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/g8WrfMtu #behaviourchange #sustainability #lowcarbon #marketingprogram #shiftframework