Ontario Textbook Recycling
Finding good home for unwanted books since 2000
About us
About Janie Upham
Prior to her career in the book business, Janie spent 20 years in visual communications, working as a graphic designer, cartoonist, writer and consultant.
Janie has worked for over 35 years with peace initiatives. She occasionally performs improv and is a member of the Aurora Writers Group.
Originally from the Maritimes, Janie resides in Aurora with her daughter and two cats.
See one of Janie’s recycling cartoons at http://www.cathyscomposters.com/comic_1.htm
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Our view: More than education is needed to make this world a better place
Today’s state of affairs is what happens when educated people lose touch with their innate understanding of what constitutes success and personal fulfillment.
We believe that education, when combined with an appreciation for life and the possibility of peace, empowers an individual to make choices that benefit all humanity.
The peace initiative we support
“When people in the world are at peace within, the world will be at peace.” ~Prem Rawat
Words of Peace Global (wopg.org) is an international charitable foundation, founded in the Netherlands, which promotes a message of hope in a time of rapid change and turmoil. WOPG features addresses by Prem Rawat, who points to the possibility that each individual can find peace within, regardless of circumstance. Prem Rawat has spoken about peace at venues ranging from remote villages to universities, prisons halls to large arenas; he also supports humanitarian initiatives. WOPG makes his message accessible through live events, webcasts, and TV series to people from diverse backgrounds throughout the world.
We also like Words of Peace Global because of its non-religious agenda and low administrative overhead.
Ontario Textbook Recycling is based in Aurora, Ontario, and is owned and operated by Janie Upham.
Known for her friendly, honest and reliable service, Janie has been working since 2000 with colleges, universities and community organizations throughout the GTA and beyond, raising funds, promoting charitable donations and finding good homes for unwanted or expired books in Canada and abroad.
Ontario Textbook Recycling donates a portion of its own earnings to support peace and humanitarian initiatives, through The Prem Rawat Foundation and Words of Peace Global.