About REAPS

In 1989, a group of concerned citizens met together during a camping trip to see what they could do about the lack of recycling facilities and general concern about the environment in Prince George.

Finding that many others in the community also felt more could be done to address a wide range of environmental concerns, the Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS) was founded. 

Fostering change for a better community.

For over 30 years, REAPS has worked closely with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George in pursuit of our common goal to reduce waste destined for landfill by 50% or more. With funding support from the District and our members, we continue to reach out to our neighbours to foster public awareness and action through our school programs, community workshops, and other educational initiatives.

Living sustainably is an ongoing process of making smart choices, and we are here with the information and friendly advice you need to help reduce your individual impact on the earth. Our programs aim to be fun, creative, interactive, and approachable. Check out our events calendar for workshops on green living choices in the home or garden. Our local recycling guides help you direct your waste to the most appropriate destination. Regular publications keep you up to date on news and progress as we work together to achieve our goals. Finally, our team can help you find answers if you still have questions.

The first success came in the form of numerous successful newspaper recycling drives that culminated in the establishment of recycling drop-off centres across the district. In 1993, a Compost Demonstration Garden was founded with the intent to showcase various types of indigenous plants and flowers, and teach local gardeners how natural pest control techniques, organic gardening methods and compost could be used for maximum sustainability. This education outreach continues today with workshops and demonstrations that allow visitors to see what could work for their gardens.

From these small beginnings the collective efforts from our members, volunteers, and residents have contributed greatly to the waste diversion goals of the regional district.

Much has changed over the last 30 years – for example there are now more than 7Rs – and the progress we have made locally is quite clear. With your continued support, the positive changes we need to make will continue. We invite you to be part of that change as a member if you can. The few dollars that your membership costs can make a much bigger difference than you realize.