Waste Reduction Initiatives Program Funding Awarded

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is awarding a total of $2,102.80 to fund two waste reduction projects through the SCRD’s Waste Reduction Initiatives Program (WRIP).

The SCRD launched WRIP in the fall of 2015. The program is funded annually through taxation in the amount of $7,500.

The goal of the program is to provide funding to community groups, non-profit societies, charitable organizations and school groups to implement projects that contribute to waste reduction or diversion from the landfill. WRIP is open to eligible organizations within the SCRD, including District of Sechelt, shíshálh Nation Government District and Town of Gibsons.

The following projects are selected to receive funding this year:

• Roberts Creek Community Association: $775 to improve recycling at community events by improving access to recycling through the purchase of sorting bins.
• Cedar Grove Elementary School: $527.80 to improve student access to composting in the school and reduce contamination in diverted materials.
• Chatelech Community School: $800 to purchase reusable dishware for school lunches to reduce the reliance on one time use throw away plates, cups and cutlery.

Project recipients have until June 30, 2025, to complete their projects and provide a final report.

Since 2015, the SCRD has provided over $28,000 to waste reduction projects.

For information on the program and to learn about past projects, visit https://letstalk.scrd.ca/wrip