The Ditidaht Community School Recycling Depot Project supported the Nitinaht community in establishing its first community‑run recycling depot. Before the project began, residents had no other option than sending all waste to the landfill. In 2020, teacher Kaila Pidwerbeski reached out to Synergy Foundation for support in developing a local solution. Working alongside Kaila and the Grade 8–12 students, Synergy Foundation helped design the depot, coordinate logistics, and build partnerships to bring the initiative to life. The depot now serves the 200‑member community, offering a place to divert materials from the landfill while empowering students with hands‑on experience in waste reduction, material sorting, and depot operations.
