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• Canadians dump 500M kilograms of textiles a year. Ontario researchers hope to change that

  A new study from researchers at the University of Waterloo and Seneca College hopes to divert tonnes of wasted clothing from landfills back onto people’s bodies.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
  
• Mound of boxes at Saskatoon recycling depot renews calls for recycling etiquette

  Saskatoon's Reddit page showed mounds of boxes at the Lakewood recycling depot on New Year's Day, prompting the city to remind residents of proper cardboard and waste disposal.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023
  
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• Don’t Scrooge around this Christmas: How to reduce, reuse and recycle in Calgary

  As the countdown to Christmas 2019 approaches the final week, the City of Calgary is offering ideas on how to make it a green one.

  Consumer

  Dec 17, 2019
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• If Canadian trash is turning into a diplomatic headache, why can’t we dispose of it ourselves?

  Chances are you're putting non-recyclable items into the blue bin. Experts say that's one part of Canada's complex recycling problem.

  Canada

  May 2, 2019
• Top tips yule need to know to celebrate a green Christmas in Calgary

  The City of Calgary has released tips to reduce waste and dispose of materials properly over the holidays.

  Consumer

  Dec 19, 2018
• SARCAN promoting recycling at Saskatchewan schools

  Saskatoon students got a hands-on lesson, testing their recycling knowledge during “SARCAN School” on Monday.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2018
• ‘Wish-cycling’ common in Edmonton but recycling mistakes costing city money

  While city officials are pleased with the number of people who recycle, they say we're not all doing it correctly, which is costing Edmonton money.

  Environment

  May 3, 2018
• Got milk containers? Changes to Saskatchewan’s recycling program

  The Saskatchewan government is reminding recyclers that milk containers are now being accepted by SARCAN for a refund of the paid deposit.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2017
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• University of Alberta students are giving trash a second life

  A group of more than 60 students at the University of Alberta are turning food waste into new hygiene products and household cleaners, all for a good cause.

  Consumer

  Mar 23, 2017
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• Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools re-purposing ceiling tiles from Target store

  PCL Construction and Morguard Corporation team up to donate 50,000 square feet of ceiling tile from a former Target store to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.

  Environment

  Feb 27, 2017