Waistelss production and use of produce and products
Waistelss production and use of produce and products
We collect unsold, overproduced, and overstocked produce and products from local grocery stores, department stores, and warehouses, then deliver them to seniors in need within our community. Seniors only take what they need, and any leftover produce is either dehydrated, canned, frozen, or transformed into high-quality food for dogs, cats, chickens, and goats. Other leftover household items are fully recycled and upcycled. Our team of volunteer artists and innovators creatively repurpose and reshape materials for maximum use. Plastic and glass waste is melted down and reformed, while paper is turned into cat litter and then composted. And that’s just the beginning. Stay in touch or join us on this exciting journey toward waste-free living—it’s possible, and we’re making it happen!
Check out our current and past projects:
1. Unsold or damaged furniture given new life
2. From paper to cat litter then compost
3. Tin Can Project in memory of Kevin Cantin and his cat Tincan
Kevin Cantin had an unusual passion—tin cans. He loved their smooth metallic sheen, the satisfying pop when he opened one, and most of all, their endless potential for reinvention. His small apartment was a testament to his obsession. Shelves lined with tin-can planters, a chandelier crafted from delicately cut lids, and even a clock fashioned from an old soup can.
But Kevin wasn’t alone in his creative pursuits. His loyal cat, Tincan, a sleek gray tabby with eyes as bright as polished aluminum, was always nearby. While Kevin meticulously cleaned, cut, and reshaped his beloved cans, Tincan batted around discarded lids and curled up inside the bigger ones, purring contentedly.
One day, Kevin had an idea—his greatest creation yet. He gathered cans of all sizes, cutting, bending, and painting until he had assembled a magnificent tin-can castle, complete with turrets, tiny drawbridges, and even a can-top throne. It was meant to be an art piece, a tribute to his passion.
But the moment it was finished, Tincan claimed it as his own. He padded inside, curled up on the throne, and gave Kevin a look that said, This was always meant for me.
Kevin laughed. “Alright, your majesty. I suppose I’ll have to build another masterpiece.”
And so, in the company of his beloved cat, Kevin continued his mission—turning discarded tin into something beautiful, one can at a time.
4. No Waste Produce Processing
Rejected fruits and vegetables are either dehydrated or frozen. If they remain unused, they are repurposed as chicken feed, which produces eggs—and eventually, chicken meat may be used for dog and cat food.
In addition to supplying essential produce, canned goods, grains, and more, we also collect unused or expired produce, converting it into chicken feed and returning it with fresh eggs.
