December 12, 2008 – Business seeks charity proposal for free recycling, shredding
Most charities do good work that benefits us all, but can still struggle with the cost of reducing that pesky eco-footprint. But if Urban Impact has its way, more non-profits will be able to boast about doing good for humankind and the Earth -- without breaking the bank. Full story...
December 2008 – Urban Impact featured on CBC News
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October 18, 2008 – Urban Shredding-Vancity fall Shredathon success
Urban Impact and Vancity continued their successful serioes of community Shredathons with four more events this fall. The events raised $2,000 in donations, 250 lbs of food, and plenty of local awareness was raised for four community charities. Full story...
June 18, 2008 - Vancity, Urban Shredding, and RCMP Team Up for Community Shredathon in Willowbrook Saturday, June 21st
One of many being sponsored by Urban Shredding to help spread public awareness about the dangers of fraud and identity theft.
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April 30, 2008 – Spring Clean-Out raises public awareness of fraud & identity theft – FREE shredding 1 day only!
Urban Shredding will be holding a Spring Clean-Out, providing free shredding services on-site at Richmond’s Lansdowne Mall on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Read more…
April 24, 2008 – Urban Impact seeks nominations for 2008 charity program.
Nominations are now being accepted for Urban Impact’s 2008 charity program. Read more…
April 24, 2008 – 2008 tree planting campaign to launch Saturday, April 26th.
Urban Impact is celebrating Earth Day by launching its 2008 tree planting campaign this week. In partnership with the Corporation of Delta, 50 Urban Impact volunteers will plant 600 trees at Wellington Park in West Ladner on Saturday, April 26th. Read more…
February 12, 2008 – Taking UI back to carbon neutral.
Urban Impact suffered a large warehouse fire in November of 2007 damaging equipment and inventory of paper. Plans for recover are underway.... Read more…
December 4, 2007 – Metro Vancouver implements new material bans and increases in disposal fees. January 1, 2008 marks the start of Metro Vancouver’s new material bans. Read more…
November 26, 2007 – Crisis mitigated quickly at Urban Impact recycling fire thanks to assistance from employees, industry, community volunteers, and Richmond Fire Dept.
Urban Impact’ wont let something like a major fire disrupt service to it’s customers. Read more…