Recycle, Profit, Invest…Repeat!

Bysevenintheocean

This is the power of a bottle deposit:

Step 1: Collect & Sort

Bottles and cans, just clap your hands…
Step 2: Profit

Canadian currency sure is pretty!
Step 3: Invest (in your health!)

Fresh from the Kelowna Farmer’s Market!
The act of returning metal and glass for money is amazing (almost like magic), but it’s made all the more powerful when that handful of change is put right back into the local economy. In doing this, I’ve supported area farmers, while also feeding myself and my family. And, as a bonus, I’ve also invested in our future health by purchasing a few seedlings for the garden. All with money collected from metal and glass. 👊🏼

How freaking cool is that?!

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