Reuse

• Successful Central Okanagan book recycling pilot project extended

  At Planet Earth Recycling used books are given another life; whether that's finding its way to a new reader or being recycled into a new material.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2023
  
• How a famous Montreal bridge is getting a second life at a camp for Scouts

  The Dunn Memorial Scout Camp's proposed footbridge is a winner of the original Champlain Bridge Material Reuse Competition. The old steel parts will be used to make a new crossing.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
  
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• Small steps in waste reduction can lead to giant leap towards sustainable living in Lethbridge

  It's a familiar dilemma: you get to the front of the checkout line, only to realize you forgot your reusable bag at home. Businesses won't be giving you a plastic replacement.

  Environment

  Jan 23, 2023
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• Edmonton couple rescues historic barn from former farm

  Dick Puurveen and Georgina Alberta rescued a historic barn from a former farm near Beaumont.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2021
• Pilot project for cork recycling pops up in West Kelowna

  "We are going into it not knowing what to expect but I think at the end of the day the ultimate objective is keeping this material out of the landfill."

  Lifestyle

  Jun 14, 2021
• Updated recycling database available for Saskatchewan residents

  A new tool will allow residents to search their community for recycling options around them for different items.

  Tech

  Apr 3, 2021
• Winnipeg launching green bin pilot project

  The City of Winnipeg is rolling out a new green bin pilot project starting on Monday.

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2020
• Breathing new life into an old structure to be used at Kingston’s Grass Creek Park

  Kingston's motto is, "Where history and innovation thrive", and there's a good example of that at Grass Creek Park.

  News

  Apr 26, 2020
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• Winnipeg asking residents to ‘chip in’ by recycling Christmas trees

  The City of Winnipeg has brought back the Let's Chip In program, which is aimed at keeping real Christmas trees out of the landfill.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2019
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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