- Description
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We are on a mission to make better use of fallen trees in Toronto. Instead of seeing these century old trees chipped for mulch, we are transforming them into beautiful pieces ideal for Toronto Spaces. Celebrating the trees that form the fabric of our City and helping us reconnect with the Urban Forest. We are a call to action to build a better system.
We work with the City Forestry, local arborists, the University of Toronto and Toronto Community Housing to return logs that would otherwise be ground into wood chips back to the place in which they came. Tracking the logs and passing on the provenance of the tree by engraving onto each piece.
- Number of employees
- 2 - 10 employees
- Company website
- https://www.justbewoodsy.com
- Industries
- Manufacturing Media & production Mining, forestry & fishery Retail
- Representation
- Small Business Family-Owned Sustainable/green Social Enterprise Public benefit corporation (pbc)
Representation
Diversity and inclusion
Categories highlighting this company’s ownership and values
Small Business Family-Owned Sustainable/green Social Enterprise Public benefit corporation (pbc) Community-FocusedRecent projects
Workshop Registration Webpage Development
Just be Woodsy aims to enhance its online presence by developing a user-friendly webpage dedicated to workshop registrations. The current challenge is to streamline the registration process, allowing potential participants to easily view available workshop schedules and sign up. The webpage should efficiently pool interested individuals around specific dates, ensuring that workshops are only green-lighted when a minimum number of participants is reached. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their web development skills, focusing on user interface design, backend integration, and database management. The goal is to create a seamless experience for users, encouraging more sign-ups and optimizing workshop scheduling. - Develop a webpage for workshop registration. - Display available workshop schedules. - Implement a system to pool participants and confirm workshops. - Ensure the webpage is user-friendly and integrates with existing systems *we are currently hosted on Shopify, so knowledge of liquid could be key!
Toronto Wood Creations: Affordable and Fun
Just be Woodsy is seeking innovative ideas to expand its product line with affordable, functional, and fun wood products made from locally sourced Toronto wood. The goal is to research and prototype five unique wood products that appeal to a broad audience, emphasizing creativity and practicality. This project allows learners to apply their knowledge of product design, material science, and market research. The team will explore sustainable practices, ensuring the products are in line with Woodsy's use of fallen Toronto trees and cost-effective. By the end of the project, learners will have developed prototypes that showcase their ability to blend aesthetics with functionality, catering to the needs of eco-conscious consumers in Toronto and beyond. - Research current trends in wood products and identify potential gaps in the market. Including researching best sales channels like Etsy, Amazon, etc. - Develop criteria for what makes a product "cool," "functional," and "fun." - Design and prototype five wood products using Toronto wood. - Ensure all products are affordable and sustainable. - Present findings and prototypes to Just be Woodsy for feedback.