One person’s junk … can be a child’s treasure - Peterborough Currents

One person’s junk … can be a child’s treasure
Compass Early Learning and Care is diverting waste by turning it into children’s toys. With our landfill approaching capacity, we need more creative projects like this one.
Will Pearson
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January 11, 2021
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