Two Years Later & So Much to Be Thankful For

A quote from Christopher Columbus on the wall at REfficient’s offices

As a growing startup company, we at REfficient have had our share of triumphs and challenges. Yet as we celebrate our two-year anniversary, we have tangible results and an exciting and promising future.

We don’t like to gloat – but frankly, we have a lot to be thankful for. We are proud of our REsults. Um, results. Here are some.

Company Accomplishments

• Over 1 million pounds diverted from landfill
• Hundreds of thousands of dollars saved for customers by buying RE
• Customers located in 8 Canadian provinces 
• International customers in 6 countries on 3 continents
• Approximately 50% of REsales are exports
• Hubs in 4 cities
• As much as 15% of certain industry segments buying via REfficient
• Impressive repeat customer rates
• Referenced in a major customer’s Global Reporting Initiative sustainability report
• Launched The REvolution Project, a multimedia awareness campaign on reuse and recycling
• A team of dedicated, passionate staff

 Awards and Recognitions

• Current Finalist in Lion’s Lair, a Hamilton-based investment forum
• Featured in several major media including the Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, PROFIT Magazine, BNN 
• Profiled in many local media, such as the Hamilton Spectator, Cable 14 and Biz Magazine
• A top cleantech company in the Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade’s Technology Growth Initiative
• Nominated for “Greening the Supply Chain” award through the Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters
• Nominated for RBC Women Entrepreneur Awards in both 2011 and 2012
• CEO received McMaster University Arch Award for outstanding young alumni
• WEConnect Certified for Supplier Diversity programs

View our official release on our two-year anniversary here. 

As we look toward the future, we are excited about what lies ahead. Follow our journey here, on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+ more.