Keeping medical equipment out of the landfill and in the hands of families who need it!

In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami & Jake head to Sioux Falls to talk with Mike Turner, founder of Owen's Outfitters, to hear how a free medical equipment library is turning a personal family journey into a community lifeline.

In this episode, we'll learn:

• Owen's Legacy: How the memory of Mike's son, Owen, and his favorite color inspired a bright, welcoming mission to give away free medical equipment and keep over 130 tons of usable gear out of local landfills.

• Always Free, Never Sold: How families can access everything from daily care items to hospital beds, wheelchairs and walkers without insurance company red tape or out-of-pocket costs.

• Global Impact: How local supplies, like crutches and oxygen tubing, find a second home through international partnerships, stretching from Sioux Falls to places like Africa.

To learn more about donating or borrowing medical equipment, check out Owens Outfitters or the Legacy Foundation online or in person in Sioux Falls.

If you'd like to find out more about the programs and services offered by Goodwill of the Great Plains, please visit goodwillgreatplains.org.

The Sustainable Steps podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gilchrist Fou ndation.