Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council
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Warm Hearts jacket repair project in its 2nd year across SaskatchewanA project in Saskatchewan aims to collect winter jackets to give to those in need and to keep winter jackets out of landfills.CanadaNov 30, 2022
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Updated recycling database available for Saskatchewan residentsA new tool will allow residents to search their community for recycling options around them for different items.TechApr 3, 2021
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Saskatoon summer festivals find success in zero-waste initiativeA handful of Saskatoon summer events turned over a new leaf by reducing the amount of garbage collected and making them more eco-friendly.EnvironmentSep 4, 2019
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SWRC calls Saskatoon city council’s reversal on waste utility ‘disappointing’SWRC board member Sheri Praski said people are going to pay for garbage pickup in the end with a tax increase.EnvironmentDec 21, 2018
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Talking trash: Saskatoon adopting pay-as-you-throw garbage programPeople in Saskatoon react to a new garbage user fees set to be implemented in 2020. Some say it's a good compromise, while others think the model stinks.CanadaNov 20, 2018
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Moose Jaw group pursuing plastic bag banConversations about ditching plastic bags have grown as businesses put out reusable bags and charge for disposable ones.EnvironmentJun 5, 2018
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University of Saskatchewan looks to tackle food waste with food dehydratorA food dehydrator is expected to turn roughly 2,500 pounds of food waste each week at the University of Saskatchewan into semi-compost.EnvironmentMar 2, 2017
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Regina residents still working on proper recycling"You'd be surprised, it's more frequent than you'd think. Just about every week we'll see something weird or unusual come in that shouldn't be in the cart."ConsumerApr 22, 2016
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Plastic bag ban idea for Saskatoon gets mixed reviewA Saskatoon city councillor is proposing a ban on plastic bags, something the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council has mixed feelings about.EnvironmentJan 13, 2015
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Waste reduction week in Saskatchewan focuses on food wasteAt a cost of $27-billion annually in Canada, the focus of waste reduction week in Saskatchewan is on reducing food waste.EnvironmentOct 20, 2014
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