July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025
We are excited to announce that BC Christian Academy has been awarded 1st Place in the Secondary School Category of the 2025 Return-It School Story Contest!
This recognition highlights the incredible work of our students, staff, and families who came together across all three campuses to run a successful bottle drive initiative. The project not only raised funds to support student programs but also promoted environmental responsibility and community collaboration.
Through hands-on involvement and leadership opportunities, our students learned the value of stewardship and the impact of working together toward a shared purpose. This achievement is a testament to our school’s commitment to cultivating responsible citizens who care for both people and God’s creation.
We thank Return-It for this honour and extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone who participated and supported this initiative—one bottle at a time!
The 2025 Return-It School Contest Results Are In
From Megan Hopgood – Marketing and Communications Coordinator • July 22, 2025
As students across BC enjoy their summer break, Return-It is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Return-It School Program Story Contest.
For 25 years, the Return-It School Program has provided environmental education, motivating students to embrace recycling and its significant impact on the environment. Annually, students from across British Columbia channel their creativity and commitment to environmental stewardship into presenting their recycling success stories, competing for the $5,000 cash prize. The contest aims to inspire and empower future leaders on the importance of recycling and how sustainability can be a part of whichever path they take in the future.
“It is incredible to see youth building community around good stewardship practices and we are super appreciative of the role Return-It plays in community outreach and education,” said Honourable Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment & BC Parks. “Thanks to all the entries and the educators who undertook this initiative.”
The 2024/2025 school year was marked by inspiring narratives that highlighted the commitment and enthusiasm for recycling within schools throughout British Columbia. We would like to say a big thank you to every school that submitted their recycling story and congratulate the four schools that emerged as winners this year.
High School Category:
First Place: British Columbia Christian Academy (Port Coquitlam)
British Columbia Christian Academy won first place with their recycling initiative which demonstrated great teamwork and got the community involved.
Read on to discover more about our inspiring winners.
https://www.return-it.ca/blog/school-contest-2025/