Recycling/Reuse Resources
Community Bicycle Programs
About Us:A non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, providing information and resources promoting sustainable transport and international understanding to make this planet a healthier and happier place to live. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and bicycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational programs.
The International Bicycle Fund is an independent, non-profit organization (501(c)3) (Fed ID # 91-1286223). Its primary purpose is to promote bicycle transportation. Most IBF projects and activities fall into one of four categories: planning and engineering, safety education, economic development assistance and promoting international understanding. IBF's objective is to create a sustainable, people-friendly environment by creating opportunities of the highest practicable quality for bicycle transportation.
If you have bikes to donate, many of the organizations on this page are willing recipients. If cannot find an organization in your community, you should also check the programs/organizations listed on our "youth program directory" and "international recycling bicycles" pages.). Still no luck, check locally for social service agency that serve the homeless, disadvantaged, orphanages, organize gift programs at Christmas, etc. (If you have additions or corrections for this list please let us know. ) Link
The International Bicycle Fund is an independent, non-profit organization (501(c)3) (Fed ID # 91-1286223). Its primary purpose is to promote bicycle transportation. Most IBF projects and activities fall into one of four categories: planning and engineering, safety education, economic development assistance and promoting international understanding. IBF's objective is to create a sustainable, people-friendly environment by creating opportunities of the highest practicable quality for bicycle transportation.
If you have bikes to donate, many of the organizations on this page are willing recipients. If cannot find an organization in your community, you should also check the programs/organizations listed on our "youth program directory" and "international recycling bicycles" pages.). Still no luck, check locally for social service agency that serve the homeless, disadvantaged, orphanages, organize gift programs at Christmas, etc. (If you have additions or corrections for this list please let us know. ) Link
Book Crossing
Steps:
- Register (You may sign in with your Facebook, Twitter, or GoodReads) your book for FREE and get a unique BookCrossing ID to Label your book
- Share - Pass on your book by giving it away in a "controlled release" or "release it into the wild". Some BookCrossers have Official BookCrossing Zones (OBCZ) where books can be caught and/or released
- Follow your book and see where it goes via your label online!
Green Disk
Now there is one place to responsibly and securely dispose of all your computer-related waste, spent supplies and obsolete accessories. GreenDisk handles all your technotrash disposal needs from a CD to a PC and just about everything in between. (Want to see a full list of what we take?) You can stop worrying about what to do with all of that old technotrash piling up in your office, store room, attic, or garage. Let GreenDisk safely and securely destroy your old data, recover reusable components, and recycle all of the rest of your accumulated technotrash - all at your convenience, at home or at work.
IKEA
Not letting a single thing go to waste isn’t just more responsible, it’s more economical. That’s a win-win that’s always been close to our heart, and probably why Stefano doesn’t see waste when he’s faced with a pile of cardboard, paper or plastic. He sees opportunities.
“It doesn’t have to be rubbish, it can be turned into resources. We sort large amounts of waste for recycling to reduce our overall environmental footprint. It’s an important step towards a more sustainable society,” says Stefano.
Some stores sort more than a dozen categories of waste, if there is infrastructure to take care of it. This is what one of our newer stores, in Malmö, Sweden, takes care of: batteries, combustible waste, electrical waste, colored glass, paint residue, hard plastic, chemicals, office paper, low-energy bulbs, food waste, metal, soft plastic, clear glass and corrugated cardboard.
“All this sorting means that nearly 90 percent of waste in IKEA stores is recycled or used for energy production,” says Stefano.
Together we can make a difference!
We strive to achieve zero waste to landfill from our store operations. And want to help you, too, dispose of some of your waste in a responsible way. Did you know that you can leave batteries and compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs at most IKEA stores?
- From IKEA Website
See what you can recycle at your
local IKEA store.
“It doesn’t have to be rubbish, it can be turned into resources. We sort large amounts of waste for recycling to reduce our overall environmental footprint. It’s an important step towards a more sustainable society,” says Stefano.
Some stores sort more than a dozen categories of waste, if there is infrastructure to take care of it. This is what one of our newer stores, in Malmö, Sweden, takes care of: batteries, combustible waste, electrical waste, colored glass, paint residue, hard plastic, chemicals, office paper, low-energy bulbs, food waste, metal, soft plastic, clear glass and corrugated cardboard.
“All this sorting means that nearly 90 percent of waste in IKEA stores is recycled or used for energy production,” says Stefano.
Together we can make a difference!
We strive to achieve zero waste to landfill from our store operations. And want to help you, too, dispose of some of your waste in a responsible way. Did you know that you can leave batteries and compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs at most IKEA stores?
- From IKEA Website
See what you can recycle at your
local IKEA store.