Waste Diversion Success Stories

Partners in Project Green’s Material Exchange program facilitates the exchange of material generated within our stakeholder community (businesses and non-profit groups) to divert waste from landfill, move towards a circular economy, and strengthen community ties.  

Browse through the case studies below which showcase our members’ commitments to a circular economy and giving back.


The Creative Zone Staff standing in front of the Creative Zone sign

Material Exchange Supports Teachers and Daycare Workers

June 2026

Group of women holding the waste bins they received from Newcomer Centre of Peel.

University Health Network: Sends Waste Bins to Newcomers

January 2024

The Bentway: Sends 3 Tonnes of Bamboo for Reuse

November 2023

PPG Member Sends Over-Bed Tables to Toronto School Board

August 2023

City of Mississauga: Hazel McCallion Library Renovation

June 2023

Toronto Metropolitan University: Branded Materials Transition Project

May 2023

Air Canada: Scadding Court Community Centre Masks Exchange

February 2022

New Crayons and Activity Books Sent Across the GTA

October 2020

Maple Leaf Foods: Giving Paraffin Wax Another Use

May 2018

Air Canada: 10,000 Duvets to Community Groups

April 2018

Toronto Zoo: What To Do With A Zoo’s Bamboo?

April 2017

Is your organization looking for help finding a new home for materials? Read about the Material Exchange program for details.