The Big Flip - A Furniture Flipping Contest for Earth Day

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region, in partnership with Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre, is thrilled to announce the return of The Big Flip, a community-driven furniture-flipping contest in celebration of Earth Day. Following last year's success – with 46 participants transforming furniture and over 1,900 community votes cast – this year’s competition promises even more creativity and environmental impact. The Big Flip challenges participants to transform a used furniture piece, preventing waste and giving items a fresh, new life. Participants are encouraged to find their used item at the Habitat ReStore and then must document their transformation with three photos: before, during, and after the flip. Key Contest Details: • Submission Period: March 7 – April 30, 2025, at http://www.thebigflip.ca • Voting: May 1 – May 8, 2025 • Categories & Prizes: o Big & Bold (Large furniture like dressers, bedframes, desks, couches, and coffee tables; winner determined by public votes) Prize: $500 Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre gift card, $100 Habitat ReStore gift card, and a Peterborough Tool Library membership o Small but Mighty (Smaller projects like stools, wall hangings, lamps, and chairs; winner chosen by Chemong Home Hardware staff) Prize: $250 Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre gift card, $50 Habitat ReStore gift card, and a Peterborough Tool Library membership This fun and meaningful contest encourages sustainability, creativity, and community engagement. Whether participants flip for fun or for prizes, The Big Flip is a chance to transform sustainably! "The Big Flip is a great way to celebrate Earth Day while inspiring creativity and sustainability," says Susan Zambonin, CEO of Habitat PKR. "By giving old furniture new life, participants help reduce waste and support Habitat ReStores' environmental impact. We’re excited to see this year’s incredible transformations and the community engagement it brings!" For contest details, entry information, and voting instructions, visit http://www.thebigflip.ca.