Traditional Territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation (Prince George).
Led by the Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS), this initiative uses an e-bike delivery system to rescue surplus food from campus kitchens, farmers’ markets, and local producers to redistribute it to those experiencing food insecurity. It also supports the Gleaning Abundance Program by transporting fresh produce gleaned from local homes. Through carbon-neutral delivery that doesn’t require a driver’s license, Food Cycle promotes sustainability while making participation accessible to more volunteers.
REAPS
Everyone At the Table
UNBC
Story of Impact
The story below was shared by this initiative as their Most Significant Transformation Story, submitted as part of their final report. It reflects the perspectives and experiences of individuals involved in each initiative.
Traditional Gleaning to Agri-E-Bikes
Traditionally, fruit collection from gleaning activities—such as harvesting apples and pears—involved a labour-intensive process. Gleaners would pick fruit by hand, fill heavy crates or totes, and then carry these containers to a vehicle. This method required significant physical effort and resulted in multiple trips between the properties and various drop-off locations. The transportation of filled totes also incurs ongoing fuel expenses and additional time spent on the road.
The introduction of two e-bikes provides a more efficient and economical approach to transporting freshly harvested produce. These electric bikes will enable lower operational costs and offer an environmentally friendly solution for short-distance transport. The charging expenses for these e-bikes amounted to just a few cents, making them a highly cost-effective alternative to traditional fuel-powered vehicles.
The e-bikes will become a community resource for further community programming.
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The Food Cycle Project: Using an e-bike delivery system, the Food Cycle project rescues surplus food from campus kitchens, farmers markets…
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