Diverters & Binners in B.C. Canada
Diverters Project in Victoria
THE DIVERTERS' FOUNDATION - Diverting waste, diverting lives
Dedicated to creating economic opportunities, de-stigmatizing diverting (bottle collection, waste picking, or binning), diverting waste, and promoting social cohesion among members of the diverter community. Visit them on YouTube@Diverters
In the fifth episode, learn more about the Foundation’s stakeholders, hear from community leaders in innovative waste management systems and see how crucial Diverters are as contributors to city of Victoria and business successes.
Sep 24, 2024
In the first episode, follow Ryan and see what it takes to be a Diverter in Victoria. Watch him overcome obstacles he faces everyday and learn about the economic and social impacts diverting has on marginalized people
Binning through Victoria, Canada
Documenting the experiences and challenges of some Binners, these individuals reveal their lives on a tour of their 'traplines' and participate in the distribution of specifically designed tent-trailers to improve their quality of life.
The video, produced by the Community-based Research Laboratory (CBRL) at the University of Victoria, in collaboration with the MOTHER's project, highlights a Participatory Video project conducted with Binners in Victoria, Canada.
Binners Project Vancouver
Binners’ Project fosters social and economic inclusion, builds community resilience and stronger networks, and engages on sustainability issues. Through our programs, we empower binners as part of the circular economy -- building a community from the bottom up.
Our initiatives aim to: • build community capacity • raise awareness • create employment programs
Circular Economy video in Vancouver
Davin Boutang from the Binners' Project in Vancouver, Canada gives us the perspective about the Circular Economy from below.