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Come celebrate Gabriola's new hub for creative solutions to textile waste !

Ribbon cutting ceremony and speakers.   Live textile demonstrations by local makers.   A wide variety of textile projects on display.   Grab a taco from the Taco Papi Food Truck and enjoy the opportunity to connect, get inspired and celebrate !

Opening Ceremonies:
Friday, June 13

from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
 

Open House:

Saturday, June 14
from 12:00 to 3:30 pm

700 Tin Can Alley

Gabriola Island

Why Zero Waste
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Rethink. Reduce.
ReLove Local.

Our small community donates 2,000 lbs of textiles

to Gabriola Island Recycling Center.

Only half of the donations received are suitable for our ReStore.

This issue is not unique to us.

The fashion industry is the second-largest polluter globally, with textiles representing the fastest-growing waste stream. This is due to its heavy reliance on manufacturing processes that contribute to air and water pollution, and the industry's rapid production of textiles has led to a significant increase in textile waste.

What actions are we taking to address this issue?

Transforming Waste Into Resource

ReLove Local products are beautiful, durable, and versatile, repurposing textile waste to reduce landfill impact. 

 

Together, we're supporting local innovation, building a circular economy, and taking steps toward a zero-waste future. 

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GIRO Makerspace Workshops

GIRO ReStore Hours

Wednesday: 9:30am-4pm

Saturday:  9:30am-4pm

Summer Hours

(July-August)

8:30am-3pm

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Gabriola Island
Recycling Organization

Address

700 Tin Can Alley, Gabriola, BC

V0R 1X3

Contact Us

Relove Local

Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO)

700 Tin Can Alley

Gabriola Island, BC

V0R 1X3

ReStore Hours

Wednesday: 9:30am-4pm

Saturday: 9:30am-4pm

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Let's Make a Change ✌️💗🌎

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Relove Local is part of Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO)’s C2C Threads initiative. 

© 2023 by Relove Local. Part of GIRO's 

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