Born in Brampton, built on a simple belief.

Relavco began in July 2026 with a simple idea: that something as small as a bar of soap could be repurposed for the people who need it most.

Relavco was created after our founder, Humdaan Waheed, discovered the growing homelessness crisis during a night out in Toronto's Gerrard Street. Known for its bustling nightlife, it also runs through one of the most poverty-dense neighborhoods in Toronto, known as Moss Park. Upon confronting the community members, they informed Humdaan about the lack of necessities, with hygiene being among their greatest demands. The idea that 25 tonnes of soap bars go wasted every day in Canada alone, all while thousands of people don't have the luxury to wash their hands in Canada's most advanced and financially strong city, catalyzed the formation of Relavco.

Recognizing an opportunity to address both environmental waste and community need, Humdaan partnered with a like-minded peer, Pratim Singh, to create Relavco.

The name reflects our mission: Recycle, Lather, Corporation. We collect partially used soap bars that would otherwise be discarded, recycle them into new products, and redistribute them to those who need them most, free of charge. Inspired by initiatives such as Clean the World, Relavco aims to become the leading soap recycling organization in the Greater Toronto Area, transforming waste into opportunity.

We believe that everything deserves a second chance, including a bar of soap.

Welcome to Relavco, where we repurpose soap and renew hope.

Our vision

A GTA where no one goes without basic hygiene, and where no usable bar of soap is ever wasted.