Rolling with the theme of re-using, Kal Tire is turning its annual garage sale into a community eco-fair.
The event is gaining traction with local groups as it gears up for Sept. 21 at the Kal Tire Vernon office (1540 Kalamalka Lake Rd.) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
David Lee, of Kal Tire, said the reason they wanted to re-brand as a community eco-fair is that the idea of a garage sale was just too limiting,
“We wanted a broader audience to participate in our event and we wanted to engage more local charities and businesses to use the event as an opportunity to reach more people,” said Lee. “We also wanted the eco-fair to raise awareness of the new sustainability initiatives which Kal Tire has rolled out.”
One of the new community grant programs is called Kal’s RePlay Fund, where non-profits or charities are funded to use recycled rubber (tire) material to resurface or replace flooring, matting, roofing or playground turfs. Projects funded in the area include the Okanagan Science Centre and the Caravan Farm Theatre.
More info about the fund is available at https://www.kaltire.com/en/responsibility-replay/.
“Lastly, the name change allowed us to help emphasize and promote the free tire roundup which is provided by Tire Stewardship BC in our event even though they were present in the past years,” said Lee.
The free family event offers a chance to check out local charities, entertainers and business, enjoy some food and fun and learn about making your daily life greener and better for the environment.
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