{"id":24643,"date":"2023-05-24T06:17:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T10:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=24643"},"modified":"2023-09-06T08:39:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:39:37","slug":"honoring-our-commitment-to-sustainability-a-look-into-quantums-earth-day-events-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/honoring-our-commitment-to-sustainability-a-look-into-quantums-earth-day-events-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Our Commitment to Sustainability: A Look into Quantum\u2019s Earth Day Events for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quantum doesn\u2019t just provide services that help their customers find environmentally-friendly solutions for their electronics; we also make it a priority to incorporate sustainable practices<\/a> into everything we do. In celebration of Earth Day 2023, we hosted an Earth Week<\/a> Challenge across our facilities from April 17 \u2013 21.<\/p>\n

While all sites were encouraged to participate in a waste pickup challenge last year, this year each site had the option to choose their own activities. The prize was a free lunch for the site, with the winner being chosen based on their impact to the planet and community, as well as participation at their site and company voting. Here\u2019s a look into what our sites came up with.<\/p>\n

Hamilton<\/h2>\n

At our Hamilton site, several employees volunteered at a local community garden to help prepare beds and plant peas. They also constructed a container garden at the warehouse made from a repurposed crate.<\/p>\n

Vancouver & Barrie<\/h2>\n

At our Vancouver and Barrie facilities, more than a dozen employees participated in pop can collection and garbage pickup within the local area. The Barrie team removed a staggering amount of trash \u2014\u00a0more than 700 pounds of garbage! They also recovered 68 pounds of batteries and 298 pounds of e-waste<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toronto<\/h2>\n

With nearly 100 participants, our Toronto team had plenty of manpower to make a major impact this Earth Day. This facility got creative and split Earth Week into several events.<\/p>\n

On Monday, they kicked off the week with an awareness email. On Tuesday, the facility hosted students from a local school for a presentation about our recycling process<\/a>. On Wednesday, employees created a butterfly garden and assembled bird feeders from recycled warehouse materials. By the end of the week, employees had pledged their commitments to investing in the planet and established a reuse<\/a> library for book swapping among employees. While not part of the challenge, the facility also collected a whopping 22,000 pounds of metal waste the previous week.<\/p>\n

Brampton<\/h2>\n

Like Barrie, our Brampton facility also participated in various activities throughout the week. They collected 350 pounds of e-waste in a collection bin, performed a yard cleanup of more than 150 pounds of waste, had a meatless lunch on Thursday, hosted a plant swap, and gave a recycling<\/a> awareness presentation for employees.<\/p>\n

Edmonton<\/h2>\n

Edmonton also had dozens of employees participating in multiple Earth Week activities. More than 30 employees took part in a carpooling challenge, while 24 workers participated in Meatless Monday and ate vegan or vegetarian for the day. On Tuesday, tree planting seeds were distributed for staff to plant at a location and time of their choice. Wednesday was reserved for educational programs, while employees took part in a lights- and electronics-free break to conserve energy on Thursday. All employees participated in a waste pickup on Friday.<\/p>\n

Costa Rica<\/h2>\n

At the Costa Rica facility, employees planted trees on the company\u2019s premises and sat through presentations on various topics on eco-friendly practices, including sustainable space exploration and beekeeping. They also learned about sustainable tourism, including virtual visits that enable exploration of various destinations without impacting the environment.<\/p>\n