Surplus Materials, Big Impact | Vancouver News

Vancouver Island’s innovative building materials exchange is turning waste into wealth—thanks to Light House and Habitat for Humanity teaming up to rescue surplus construction supplies from landfills. Companies donate extra tiles, lumber, and trim, which flood the Nanaimo ReStore’s shelves at 40-60% off retail, helping homeowners save while funding affordable housing. The program, now in its sixth week with a final donation push this Saturday, has already snagged nine skids of tile and even helped renovate a Habitat home using donated trim. With expanded ReStore space and growing community support, businesses win tax credits, disposal savings, and public praise—with top donors set to be honored soon. Over 600 local companies have already joined since launch in 2024. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5cdda745a9575bc