Thrift store worker holds reusable bag and sign offering them
Just over a year ago, Salvation Army Thrift Stores removed single-use plastic bags from their stores in an effort to become more environmentally friendly. The role of The Salvation Army Thrift Store National Recycling Operations (NRO) is both to generate funds to help The Salvation Army achieve its mission, and to have a positive influence within  […]

Take Action to Recognize Earth Month

Posted on 19th April 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Picture of world globe with text Making Every Day Earth Day
As our planet faces growing environmental challenges, we must all take action to protect it for future generations. From planting trees to participating in park clean-ups, there are many ways you can help save the Earth. However, if you want to commit to making a positive long-lasting impact in the environment, we encourage you to  […]

Celebrating Earth Day All Month Long

Posted on 12th April 2022, by SalvationArmy.ca
person carries black bag with refresh, recycle, restyle imprinted on it
Most Canadians are familiar with the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. These three Rs are a fundamental aspect of waste reduction strategies, and they are also a major component to the message of Earth Day (April 22), an annual international recognition dedicated to environmental awareness and action. At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National  […]

Celebrate Earth Month by Shifting to Thrifting

Posted on 6th April 2021, by SalvationArmy.ca
youth carrying black bag that says refresh, recycle, restyle
When it began in 1970, Earth Day’s mission was to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide—an imperative that we know is more important today than ever. April 22 is a time to recognize climate change and challenge us to see environmental issues as threats to everyone and everything, but particularly our most vulnerable  […]

Celebrate Waste Reduction Week by Shifting to Thrifting

Posted on 19th October 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Fork lift driver in warehouse full of boxes
How many items of clothing or household items did you purchase this year? How long will you use these items before they find their way to your garage or basement, or worse yet, garbage? Unfortunately, for most people, the answer is not very long. As “fast fashion” permeates our consumer culture, the average person is  […]

Thrift Stores Increase Practical Support Through Voucher Program

Posted on 16th August 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army worker distributes voucher to thrift store guest
The Salvation Army thrift store (national recycling operations or NRO) is making a tangible social and environmental impact within the communities in which they operate. With 106 thrift stores and donor welcome centres, 10 distribution and recycling centres helmed by the national recycling operations, the organization is making a difference every day for community members  […]

The Environmental Impact of Thrifting

Posted on 5th June 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
Thrift store employee sorts through racks of clothes in the store
World Environment Day, an annual event held on June 5, raises global awareness about environmental issues and encourages the public to engage in effective actions. The Salvation Army believes that the earth is God’s creation and we should be good stewards of its care. One of the ways The Salvation Army strives to help the  […]

The Multiple Benefits of Community Gardens

Posted on 27th April 2015, by SalvationArmy.ca
In Fort Erie, Ont., newcomers and low-income families are finding hope and a better quality of life at an unexpected place—a Salvation Army community garden. “When vulnerable people attend to their garden they find food security, friendship, purpose, belonging and more,” says Anne Watters, community and family services worker at The Salvation Army. Community gardens  […]

Give it up for Earth Day

Posted on 21st April 2011, by Salvation Army
Earth Day, April 22, is the perfect opportunity to renew your commitment to living in harmony with the environment. Are you ready to green your cleaning routine? Will you get away from bottled water or coffee in paper cups? There are a million possible green alternatives to what we do on a daily basis. Did  […]
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