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A kinder more tolerant world is one that we can all support. 

The 2024 celebration of Pride is underway.  At Urban Impact, we believe people are the heart of all our work. Our cultural values drive us to create a safe and supportive work environment for all of our team members to thrive.  We are proud of the diverse culture and community that we have built and we proudly support the Pride festival.

On June 6, 2024, Urban Impact was honored to be the winning recipient of the Innovation Award at the Safety Pinnacle Awards.   This award program is hosted by the Safety Manufacturing Alliance of British Columbia.  Each year, nominees and supporters gather to make industry connections, at a gala reception, to honour the Pinnacle Award nominees and recipients of the Safety Excellence Awards. Leading local businesses are celebrated for the steps they are taking to achieve, maintain, and grow their workplace health and safety programs.

Beverage Container Recycling Program - 50% off for a limited time!

Did you know when you purchase a beverage container, in British Columbia, the beverage container product category is charged a variable fee that covers the net cost of recycling that container?  You will see this charge on your invoice at the grocery store, or when a supplier delivers beverage containers to you.

By returning beverage containers, through the Urban Impact Beverage Container Recycling Program (BCR) program, you can earn cash back! 

From motorboats to sail boats, being on the water especially in the summer, can be a fun-filled experience. In part three of our Blue Bin Summer Safety Recycling Program, we explore best practices for properly disposing of common flammable boating items, such as gas tanks, fire extinguishers and flares. 

Boating Gas Tanks