‘We don’t need to mine new material’: Manitoba group urges residents to recycle old electronics
The Electronic Products Recycling Association of Manitoba says it will take just about any old technology — which will then be broken down in order to extract valuable materials.
Environment
Apr 22
Artificial intelligence roots out sloppy recyclers in Central Okanagan
The findings also showed that 6.7 per cent of households are considered “repeat offenders,” and are responsible for a third of the recycling contamination.
Canada
Apr 5
Woman’s body found at recycling facility in Saskatoon
A death investigation is underway by Saskatoon police and the provincial coroner following the discovery of a woman's body at a recycling facility.
Canada
Apr 26
Wetaskiwin County initiative could reduce garbage going to the dump by 90%
The future of waste processing is coming to Wetaskiwin County: a Canada-made solution that uses steam to break down trash and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
Apr 5
NDP raise concerns about Sask. Party awarding U.S. company tire-recycling business contract
Shercom Industries, a Saskatchewan business that used to handle tire recycling in the province, lost their contract to an American firm in May of 2023.
Canada
Apr 24
What UN plastic waste treaty talks in Ottawa want: ‘Won’t recycle our way out’
The United Nations is hosting its penultimate round of talks to develop a legally binding plastic pollution reduction treaty in Ottawa, with a focus on microplastics.
Canada
Apr 23
Take Pride Winnipeg gets cash boost from Manitoba government
The Manitoba government is giving Take Pride Winnipeg a $46,000 grant to help educate about "the importance of waste diversion, recycling and keeping communities litter-free."
Canada
Apr 25
What to do about Olympic Stadium’s beleaguered old roof? Ideas are wanted
The Olympic Park launched a contest for ideas on how to reuse and recycle the materials that make up the dilapidated structure, which has 20,000 holes in it.
Canada
Apr 16
Electronic waste is on the rise, UN warns, as recycling expected to drop
U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further.
World
Mar 21
Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada
The Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada says a four-year agreement with the federal Fisheries Department ends on March 31 and there’s been no indication it will be renewed.
Environment
Mar 13
American Iron and Metal ordered to pay $100K in N.B. workplace death
Scrap metal recycler American Iron and Metal has been sentenced to pay $100,000 in the 2022 workplace death of a New Brunswick man.
Canada
Feb 14
As Tim Hortons tests plastic-free lids, how eco-friendly are alternatives?
According to Paul Yang, the company's senior director of sustainability and packaging, the trial is part of finding a guest-friendly alternative to plastic lids.
Canada
Apr 15
Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for another round of negotiations regarding a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste.
Canada
Apr 21
Canada to require plastic makers to report on production, waste
Companies that produce or import plastic in Canada will have to report every year how much of it they are putting on the market, along with how much plastic waste they generate.
Canada
Apr 23
Good Friday and Easter 2024 in Peterborough: What’s open and closed
The City of Peterborough notes curbside collection of garbage and green bins and recyling collection on Good Friday all will move to Monday, April 1.
Consumer
Mar 28
Fire crews contain wildfire northeast of Jasper
A wildfire that broke out Monday northeast of the Jasper townsite is now contained.
Fire
Apr 15
Central Okanagan open-burning season coming to an end
When conditions allow, all eligible property owners, farmers and other large lot owners with permits from their local fire jurisdiction may burn specific wood debris outdoors.
Fire
Apr 23
Montreal electric car show exhibits industry’s advancement
The Montreal Electric Vehicle show exhibits the variety of vehicles available, including scooters, bikes, and cars. Industry leaders are present to showcase new developments.
Canada
Apr 20
Total solar eclipse: How to enjoy totality in Kingston
The city has said it is expecting as many as 500,000 visitors for the eclipse, which means it won't be business as usual in Kingston on Monday.
Canada
Apr 5
Winnipeg designers promote fashion sustainability
Independent designers in Winnipeg put on a fashion show Sunday, hoping to displaying their efforts in how to make the industry more sustainable.
Canada
Apr 14