On October 6th, the One Earth team spent an inspiring day at the first public event of the Binners Project – the Coffee Cup Revolution! This Cities for People supported project collected more than 42,000 used disposable paper coffee cups in an effort to re-direct from the landfill, and to make wasteful practices visible, while valuing the perspective and experiences of the binners. Many community members came out to take part in this event, and there was widespread media coverage from CBC, the Vancouver Sun, and The Province, among others.
The Binners Project engages the Canadian waste-picker community to identify if there is interest in facilitating learning and exchange among waste-pickers at the national level and beyond. Anticipated outcomes include increased urban resilience through green and inclusive economies, social inclusion, capacity building and connectivity among waste-pickers, and civic engagement.
The Binners Project engages the Canadian waste-picker community to identify if there is interest in facilitating learning and exchange among waste-pickers at the national level and beyond. Anticipated outcomes include increased urban resilience through green and inclusive economies, social inclusion, capacity building and connectivity among waste-pickers, and civic engagement.
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