The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.
Local Projects connects people to stories through innovative design.
We are a multi-disciplinary design studio best known for technologically advanced work that drives emotional engagement.
We’re a team of experience design, creative technology, project management, and operations professionals headquartered in NYC. Since our founding more than 20 years ago, we’ve grown a suite of unique capabilities and creative processes to produce best-in-class, groundbreaking projects around the world.
Urban Impact was launched as the first multi-material recycling company in Metro Vancouver. We are a locally owned Canadian waste management and recycling company based in New Westminster, British Columbia. Founded in 1990, the company serves various sectors across Metro Vancouver—including Richmond, Vancouver, and Surrey—offering services ranging from simple bin pick-ups to enterprise-level recycling strategies. For more than 35 years, we’ve been servicing most key industrial and commercial and government sectors. G
Today, Urban Impact’s team of over 215 employees and a fleet of 53 recycling trucks provide a wide range of recycling, secure paper shredding, and waste audit services. We’ve made significant investments in creating a large, modern Materials Recovery Facility. Urban Impact proudly services over 7500 customers from Whistler to Chilliwack.
Recycling Programs: Collection and processing of mixed containers (glass, metal, plastic), office paper, cardboard, organics, electronics (e-waste), and batteries.
Paper Shredding: Secure on-site or off-site document destruction and hard drive shredding.
Waste Management: Garbage collection and specialized "Waste-to-Energy" solutions that divert refuse from landfills
Consulting & Audits: Complimentary site visits and waste audits to help businesses set and reach diversion targets.
Community Support: Hosting charity "Shred-a-thons.
Safety is our priority.
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