Waste Diversion
Reduce plastics and organics entering the waste stream.
One Earth Recovery
Building Gabriola Island’s circular economy hub.
One Earth Recovery is a social enterprise in development, working with PHC Gabriola and GIRO to create a local system for plastics recovery, compost generation, and community benefit.
Developed in partnership with PHC Gabriola and GIRO.
The Opportunity
Local waste streams can become local assets.
Gabriola Island already has the material base for circular recovery: plastic waste from households and businesses, and food scraps that can be processed into valuable compost.
Local Processing
Keep recovery activity and value creation on the island.
Community Benefit
Support growers, gardens, and circular economic development.
Project Model
Two recovery streams. One local system.
One Earth Recovery combines complementary processing streams that keep resources in use and generate local value.
Plastic Recycling Stream
Inspired by the Precious Plastic model, this stream collects, sorts, shreds, and processes reclaimed plastics into remanufactured products.
- Community-scale processing
- Reclaimed plastic products
- Adaptable over time
Compost Stream
Food scraps from residents and businesses will be processed using static aerated piles, producing nutrient-rich compost for local growers.
- Low-tech and effective method
- Bulk compost output
- 10% donated to community gardens
Why This Matters
A place-based solution for climate action and community resilience.
Climate Action
Reducing waste and supporting lower-impact local systems.
Circular Economy
Keeping materials in use and extending their value.
Food System Support
Generating compost for growers and community gardens.
Community Resilience
Building practical local infrastructure with long-term benefit.
Local Partnership
Rooted in trusted community relationships.
One Earth Recovery is being developed in partnership with organizations that bring local credibility, operational knowledge, and community connection.
PHC Gabriola
Trusted local nonprofit with deep community roots.
GIRO
Long-standing community recycling organization and environmental leader.
Current Phase
Seeking early-stage funding and strategic support.
One Earth Recovery is currently in the planning and development phase. We are seeking funding and aligned partners to help move the project from concept to implementation.
Planning & Design
Operational planning, site development, and systems design.
Equipment & Infrastructure
Core equipment for plastics processing and compost operations.
Pilot Launch
Initial program rollout, testing, and refinement.
Impact Measurement
Tracking diversion, outputs, and community benefit.
Next Steps
Help build the foundation.
We are inviting conversations with funders, partners, and supporters aligned with circular economy development, climate action, and community resilience.