Dalhousie University diverted 3.5 tonnes of items from the landfill and helped students decorate their residence rooms for free by hosting its first ever Free Store event. The university collected items during the residence move out last April and through a summer donation drive. In preparation for the Fall semester, students were permitted to take three free items each; the most popular items included kettles, fans, and power bars. “We’re so excited to facilitate all of these items being available to students for free,” said Dal Sustainability Manager Alexa Goodman, who noted that programs like this create a circular economy at the university.
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