A student group in London, Ontario has created a social enterprise that provides local employment through an initiative that collects and refurbishes gently used mobility devices to sell them to those in need at a discounted price.
Their efforts were rewarded on Monday, May 14 at the 2018 Enactus Canada National Exposition, where Western University won the award for 3M Canada Project Accelerator Best Project for Roll Up Solutions Inc.
This year, the team has refurbished 15 chairs, built an online store, created three part-time jobs for individuals with employment barriers and diverted over 1,000 pounds of waste.
"3M combines science, technology, creativity and innovation to make a real impact," says Liisa Sheldrick, corporate social responsibility and communications leader, 3M Canada. "Our Enactus partnership enables us to stimulate progress that inspires people and communities across the globe."
The 3M Canada Problem Solving Project Accelerator is designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver truly innovative projects that address the specific and unique needs and opportunities within Canada.
The 2018 Enactus Canada National Exposition unites 1,500 delegates including the country's brightest university and college students, academic professionals and top Canadian CEOs to enable progress by supporting entrepreneurial action through competition, recognition and education.
For competition results throughout the event, please follow @Enactus_Canada on Twitter. All event results will also be published on enactus.ca/events/national-exposition.
