Interview with Green Coast Rubbish- Eamonn

We also recently spoke with Eamonn from Green Coast rubbish.

How did you guys start?

-May 2006 at UBC. Started during our undergrad

-It has grown from there

-Offer environmentally conscious disposal and recycling of waste

-Main vehicle is biodiesel

-Also, we measure our carbon footprint

What are your popular services?

Recycling services such as for carpets and couches

-Also did mattress recycling before it was mandated

-Have commercial clients

Is there lots of competition in this field?

-Definitely a competitive field

-In 2006, we saw nobody doing it

-There was not a green initiative for it at that time

Can you give some advice to youth who are looking to go into a similar field?

-Be prepared to work hard, have a good message and to work at it every day

-Build towards a future

Do you think it is important for youth to get involved in sustainable practices?

-Yes, it is key.

-Increasingly more important in everyday life

How about if youth want to get involved in your company?

-Contact us and we’ll talk!

What does sustainability mean to you?

-The things that we need to do in order to progress as a society

-We are embracing, moving to the forefront and becoming more prominent

-Everyone needs to embrace this movement

Is sustainability on the rise?

-Becoming a major issue and from that, an industry

-Being pulled into the forefront

-Finding value in it

Special thanks to Eamonn for taking part in this interview.