Live Thrive Corporate + Community Challenge

The Live Thrive Corporate & Community Challenge gives companies and community organizations an opportunity to engage employees and community members in meaningful sustainability action. Since 2021, participating organizations have collectively diverted more than 700,000 pounds of materials through the Challenge.

Running from November 3, 2026, through April 29, 2027, the six-month program spans America Recycles Day through Earth Day and combines education, waste diversion, and friendly competition to help participants learn more about recycling and reuse while connecting them with the resources available year-round at Live Thrive’s CHaRM facilities. 

How the Challenge Works

Throughout the Challenge, employees and community members of participating organizations can: 

• Schedule appointments at CHaRM Atlanta or CHaRM DeKalb

• Drop off eligible household materials from our Items Accepted list at no charge

• Make multiple visits throughout the Challenge 

• Track their impact as visits and pounds of materials diverted are credited toward their organization’s participation 

• Learn more about sustainable waste diversion 

While pounds diverted are tracked, the Challenge emphasizes participation and education, not just weight. The goal is to introduce as many people as possible to CHaRM and the resources Live Thrive provides year-round. 

View Items Accepted at CHaRM 

Participating Organization Benefits

Live Thrive provides participating organizations with resources and opportunities to help make the Challenge successful, including: 

• Promotional resources to help organizations share the Challenge with employees and community members 

• Educational content highlighting materials accepted at CHaRM and opportunities to reduce waste 

• Employee engagement opportunities, including Lunch & Learns and tabling events 

• Ongoing recognition through Live Thrive marketing, publicity, and social media 

• Volunteer and educational opportunities at CHaRM DeKalb’s Learning Garden & Compost Kitchen 

• Opportunities to participate in Kids Day at CHaRM DeKalb 
  
• An invitation to a conclusion celebration and networking event

Additional Opportunities

Participating organizations can also explore additional ways to engage their employees and communities throughout the Challenge. 

In-Office Collection 

Organizations may establish an ongoing collection area at their office or community space for eligible non-hazardous materials. Live Thrive can provide guidance and signage, while the organization manages the collection and transportation of materials to CHaRM. 

On-Site Collection Events 

Organizations may also host a one-day, on-site collection event for materials such as paint, chemicals, and electronics. These customized events are available for an additional fee and can be designed around an organization’s participants, materials, and logistics.