Although the white stuff isn’t flying yet, it will be soon enough. Rather than waiting until you have to scrape an inch of ice off your windshield, now would be a good time to take in all those bottles you’ve been stockpiling over the past few months. If you live in Red Deer, why not support a local social enterprise by taking your empties to a Cosmos Bottle Depot? Considering they have two locations to choose from, you should be able to find one that’s close to home.
Cosmos Bottle Depots are one of the business ventures operated by the Cosmos Group of Companies. Originally established in 1972, the Cosmos Group of Companies supports individuals with disabilities in contributing actively and positively to their communities. Funding for their programs comes from a variety of sources, including their social enterprises. By recycling your refundable beverage containers at a Cosmos Bottle Depot, you are helping provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enhance their personal quality of life. Both bottle depots are open Monday through Saturday, and their hours of operation can be found by clicking here.
To find out more about Cosmos Bottle Depot, check out their website and follow their parent organization’s updates on Twitter via @CosmosCDSF.
Ps. If you have a favourite Canadian social enterprise to share with us, we’d love to hear from you in the comments section!