HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CANADA RESTORES SAVE AND SELL MATERIALS TOO GOOD TO
WASTE

~Reminding Canadians to reduce, reuse and recycle during Waste Reduction Week~

TORONTO, Oct 12 /CNW/ - Waste Reduction Week acts as an annual reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle, but Habitat for Humanity Canada ReStores provide the opportunity for Canadians to be waste-conscious year round by accepting and reselling new and gently-used home improvement and building materials. Eco-friendly Canadians can take comfort knowing that quality materials will not go to waste.   

Taking place from October 18-24, Waste Reduction Week strives to inform Canadians about the environmental and social ramifications of wasteful practices, and provides information and ideas to reduce waste in all facets of life.  ReStores are the ideal solution for Canadians looking to renovate or maintain their homes in an eco-friendly manner.

"Waste Reduction Week is the perfect time for Canadians to start taking action to adopt more environmentally conscious choices," said Rob Voisin, National Director of ReStore Services for Habitat for Humanity Canada. "ReStores provide shoppers with the opportunity to purchase supplies to spruce up their homes year round, while reducing waste that would otherwise end up in landfills."

Together, the 61 ReStores divert thousands of tonnes of waste from Canadian landfills each year, including 15,000 tonnes of material in 2009 alone. ReStores accept and resell quality new and lightly used home products from consumers as well as end-of-line, scratch-and-dent, discontinued inventory, paint mis-tints and customer returns from retailers and manufacturers. All proceeds from sales at ReStores are directed to the local Habitat for Humanity Canada affiliate to support its building program. Not only do they have a positive impact on the environment, ReStores help to ensure deserving families can access safe, decent housing.

About Habitat for Humanity Canada:
Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. With the help of over 50,000 volunteers and 73 organizations from coast to coast, their mission is to break the cycle of poverty through affordable housing and the promotion of homeownership. For more information, please visit www.habitat.ca.

For further information:

Sarah Shelest, Optimum Public Relations, [email protected], 416-934-8082