Tag: Thrift Store
-
Embrace Sustainability this Earth Day by Making the Shift to Thrift
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Earth Day holds special significance as we are committed to preserving our planet through retail and reuse. Making environmentally conscious choices is paramount. By…
-
Reusable Bag Library Motivates Thrift Store Guests to Help Save the Environment
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…
-
How a Bike from The Salvation Army Helped a Winnipeg Radio Host
Christian Aumell arrived in Winnipeg in March 2015. He left his hometown of Tara, Ont., with two suitcases and nothing else. He had just finished his studies in broadcast journalism…
-
Take Action to Recognize Earth Month
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…
-
Long-time Thrift Store Guest Turned Her Need into a Tradition
Something that initially began out of necessity, has now become a tradition for Sylwia Krawczyk. For the past 13 years, Sylwia has been a guest of The Salvation Army’s Nairn…
-
National Recycling Operations Gives Dividends Back to the Territory
Since its creation in 1995, The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations (NRO) has been mandated to financially support the territory through dividends. However, territorial profits were inconsistent and, at times,…
-
Caring for our Communities and the Planet we Share
Experiencing life in a pandemic taught us all how to be resourceful and do more with less. In many ways, we now find ourselves well-positioned as a society to commit…
-
Celebrating Earth Day All Month Long
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…
-
Shifting to Thrifting for Waste Reduction Week
Waste Reduction Week celebrates its 20th anniversary in Canada when the week-long awareness campaign begins on Monday, October 18th. While each themed day of Waste Reduction Week is important, one…
-
Thrift Shop Day Thrifting Tips for your Next Thrift Store Visit
Thrift stores are wonderful places, so it’s not surprising that they have their own special holiday. Thrift Shop Day is celebrated annually on August 17th to celebrate all the joys…
