Hey Fillaree fam! We’ve got some huge sustainability wins to celebrate, and it’s all thanks to you—our refillers, our waste warriors, our planet-loving community.
This year, together, we diverted an incredible 7,115 lbs of waste from the landfill. That’s literal tons of waste given a second life instead of heading straight to the trash. Talk about impact!
Turning Trash into Treasure: How We Did It
At Fillaree, we believe in closing the loop—moving away from a wasteful "Make, Take, Waste" system and into a circular economy where materials are used, reused, and reimagined. With our amazing partners at Gather Green, we kept valuable materials out of the landfill and in the hands of those who can reuse them.
And it’s not just about handling waste—it’s about preventing it in the first place. We’re helping other businesses reduce their waste footprint too! Let’s break it down:
Grand Total: 7,115 lbs Diverted! That’s 7,115 lbs of waste that DIDN’T end up in a landfill. That’s real, tangible impact.
The Big Wins This Year
- Big Items, Big Difference: Two industrial scales, shelving units, and other large materials added to our e-cycling and donation programs.
- Cardboard Champion: Nearly 3 tons of cardboard were collected and sent for curbside recycling.
- Efficient Pickups: Thanks to Gather Green, we collected around 1,915 lbs of materials, averaging 300 lbs per pickup!
The Bigger Picture: Why It Matters
Sustainability isn’t just about avoiding waste—it’s about reducing our impact at every stage. By focusing on reuse over recycling, we’re cutting down on the energy needed to produce new materials and reducing carbon emissions along the way.
Where Your Waste Went
Your support helps us work with some amazing local partners who turn waste into resources:
✅ Industrial Waste: Sent to Waste Trader NC, Habitat for Humanity for reuse.
✅ Commercial Recycling: Hard-to-recycle materials processed through Orange Recycling Services.
✅ Shipping Materials Reuse: Given a second life with community groups & vintage resellers.
✅ Creative Reuse Donations: Shared with Scrap Exchange & Durham Mutual Aid.
✅ Compost Share: Diverted food waste to Brooks Contractor for composting.
✅ Electronics Recycling: E-waste recycled with Triangle E-cycling.
Together, We’re Making a Difference!
We couldn’t do this without you, our Fillaree family. Every time you choose to refill, compost, donate, or reuse, you’re actively building a sustainable future alongside us. And special thank you to our partners at Gather Green, whose dedication and hard work make waste recovery and circular solutions possible.
So here’s to more impact, less waste, and a brighter future—one refill at a time.
With gratitude,
The Fillaree Team