Lothian Buses' Lost Items Sale Funds Homeless Support

0:00Lothian buses just pulled in 12,800 pounds over the past 12 months by selling off lost items from their rides. For the last two years, they've been handing unclaimed stuff like jackets, jumpers, kids toys, and DVDs straight to Shelter Scotland who flips them. In Edinburgh, charity shops. That effort turned 3,149 items into cash and kept 0.95 tons out of landfills. It's all part of a smart partnership that's been running strong, turning forgotten gear into real community fuel. The impact hits hard. That money covers calls from over 230 families and housing crises and funds 260 webchats with. Advice on finding a place to stay. Folks at Lothian say it's a big win for cutting waste and building social good right where they operate. Shelter Scotland's leadership calls it vital support amid the homelessness push, especially with kids still needing safe homes. They praise how this keeps items circulating and directly fights the housing crunch.

1:03Partnerships like this show buses aren't just about getting around. They're lifting communities too, one lost jacket at a time. That's your Edinburgh News Today update, AI powered and always on.