Sustainability Initiatives
According to the United Nations, approximately 11.2 billion tonnes of solid waste is collected worldwide per year. Almost all of which comes from humans alone.
In Australia alone, over 5 million tonnes of food ends up in landfill every year. That’s enough to fill 9,000 Olympic swimming pools, or it is roughly 140kg per person, or 345kg per household.
The Australian government estimates we waste around $20 billion in food annually.
At ThriveCru we are passionate about being a successful sustainable resource centre in our community. All our efforts are based on the principle that every bit of waste can be managed in an efficient manner rather than just dumping it all in landfills.
Sustainable waste management is a key concept of the circular economy and offers many opportunities and benefits to the economy, the society and the environment.
Our sustainable waste management initiatives involve collecting, sorting, treating, recycling. We started out as a food waste rescue centre but have branched out to clothing, plastics, furniture and much more.
All our resource and recycling efforts are based on reducing our carbon footprint while supplying resources to support the vulnerable in our community. In everything we do – we aim for 0% waste and 100% fun!!
Sustainable Food relief Agency
As a Food Rescue, resource and redistribution hub, In 2020, we rescued approximately $990k of food from landfill and supported our community through the uncertain Covid time.
Bread tags for Wheelchairs
ThriveCru is a hosting collection point of Bread tags. These tags are collected nationally and recycled locally for disadvantaged people in South Africa. The collected funds are used to buy wheelchairs to enhance the quality of life of those who need it the most.
ThriveSista Outreach Projects
Bra-Drive
To further our expand our sustainability initiatives and our passion for reaching other women in need, ThriveCru is embarking on our first ThriveSista Outreach project!
Please join us in our new fun project to upcycle, recycle, share or donate gently worn bras, swimwear and brand new underpants!
These will be sent to women’s shelters in Australia and also less fortunate countries all over the world!
Statistics show that many women in the First World might own up to 10 bras but only wear 4 due to comfort.
In most Third World countries, having underwear is a luxury. Going without is often their only option as providing for food and shelter takes priority.
Sadly, women who go out without a bra are more likely to be the target of abuse.
