The Bower is an award-winning environmental charity which champions reuse and repair. All of The Bower's services and programs are based on this principle. The Bower endeavours to: Reduce items sent to landfill through education, repair, reuse and resale; Raise awareness around the value of waste reduction; Advocate for a circular economy by lobbying for repairable products and the use of sustainable materials in appliances and furnishings; Encourage community awareness of environmentally responsible design and manufacture; Provide affordable, high-quality reused goods to its clientele; Generate employment opportunities and skills training in the community; Contribute to social and environmental sustainability via place-based actions.