SASKATOON – Recycle Saskatchewan (RS) has introduced a new website aimed at answering all questions recyclers may have about saving the environment.
The new web platform was created to answer recycling questions involving materials like beverage containers, electronics, oil, paint and even tires.
“We are looking to leverage the members’ collective knowledge to become a one stop shop for information on recycling in Saskatchewan,” said Joan Meyer, RS program manager.
It also allows consumers to receive timely responses to their questions from the members of Recycle Saskatchewan. The collective expertise and knowledge of RS will allow for the continued success of end-of-life product recycling in the province.
RS is the umbrella organization for product management programs including Saskatchewan Association for Resource Recovery Corp, Saskatchewan Paint Recycling Program, Saskatchewan Scrap Tire Corp, SWEEP/EPRA and SARCAN.
Since 1988, SARCAN has recycled over five billion beverage containers and returns around $35 million in deposit refunds to the people of Saskatchewan annually.
Seventy-one SARCAN recycling centres operate throughout Saskatchewan and help to divert 45.8 million lbs of materials from landfills in 2012-2013.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Environment continues to work with the recycling industry and municipalities to find ways to divert other waste materials and extend the life of landfills.
The multi-material recycling program regulations were passed in 2013 and a recycling program for household packaging and printed material is currently in the works.
With the impending introduction of multi-material recycling, as well as recycling changes to Saskatchewan cities, RS seeks to be a “central hub” by providing the public with information during this potentially confusing time.
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a television for three hours or a 100-watt light bulb for four hours, according to SARCAN.
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