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“We break down the materials to capture those precious metals, and we destroy all your personal information, so it’s safe with us.” April is #EarthMonth, and EPRA Manitoba has 160 depots throughout the province where you can recycle electronics. Check out: recyclemyelectronics.ca

April is Earth Month, a time to reflect on our actions and impact on the environment. Simar Bedia, owner of Sol Recycling joins Ross Hull to discuss how we can achieve a cleaner, greener future with ways to improve our recycling efforts.

Household trash typically ends up in landfills, oceans, or incinerated — processes that harm the environment. The County of Wetaskiwin has found a new solution: a partnership with Canadian company Sustane Technologies Inc. to reduce how much garbage actually goes to the dump by as much as 90 per cent. As Jaclyn Kucey explains, there’s...

The Electronic Products Recycling Association of Manitoba says it will take just about any old technology off your hands — which will then be broken down in order to extract and reuse valuable materials.

A team of University of Alberta students is finding a way to upcycle how we recycle local waste with their very own homemade plastic recycling plant. As Jaclyn Kucey reports it’s their solution to the plastic waste crisis.

A data security event was held in Dartmouth on Saturday, with the objective of informing the public on how to dispose of electronics safely and efficiently. As Ella Macdonald reports, residents were invited to see what goes into electronic recycling.

Calgary has a new facility to process recyclables. The blue cart program, launched 15 years ago, is now processing 55,000 tonnes of material every year. And now, the city is retiring use of its aging Cascades Recovery Plus facility, sorting through a big change in waste management. Sarah Offin reports.

We go through batteries quickly, but throwing them out takes extra thought and care. Liem Vu has more on how one organization is using groundbreaking technology to collect, recycle, and dispose of dead batteries.

The Montreal Electric Vehicle Show is attracting EV enthusiasts and industry leaders. As Matilda Cerone explains, some initiatives at the exhibition are highlighting the need to recycle EV batteries, a necessary step to ensure that the substitution of gas-powered cars is as sustainable as it aims to be.

Environment minister Steven Guilbeault announced in Ottawa on Tuesday that the federal government is providing an additional investment of more than $3.3 million to support 21 Canadian businesses and organizations to develop innovative solutions that address plastic pollution. “Right now, too many plastics cannot easily be recycled,” Guilbeault said. “Moving forward, we will live with...

The Montreal Electric Vehicle Show is attracting EV enthusiasts and industry leaders. As Matilda Cerone explains, some initiatives at the exhibition are highlighting the need to recycle EV batteries, a necessary step to ensure that the substitution of gas-powered cars is as sustainable as it aims to be. Caden’s Lighthouse, a multi-sensory environment geared for...

While criticizing the Trudeau government’s “recycled policies,” deputy leader Melissa Lantsman said the Conservative party’s approach to tackling Canada’s housing crisis will help “see more approvals and less gatekeepers in the way,” during a press conference in Toronto on Friday.

In this Friday, March 29, 2024 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Nicole Di Donato and Scott Roberts, dentists raising questions on the upcoming federal dental plan, Albertans who found their way back from Haiti amid gang violence call crisis the worst they’ve ever seen, and Edmonton students build plastics recycling plant...

Grade 2 Kingston student creates a business dedicated to washing neighborhood garbage cans and recycling bins. It’s called Bin Buddy! binbuddyclean@gmail.com

A group of students at the University of Saskatchewan are looking to recolour the future of crayon recycling.

Another strong windstorm overnight – and that continued into a blustery day. and while the wind is nothing new to Lethbridge residents, dealing with downed waste and recycling bins can be a big nuisance for residents and the city alike. as Brandon Cassidy reports the city has some tips to help keep your bins upright.

Saint John councillors are touting a new waste reduction program as a success following its first year. The recycling and garbage program was implemented a year ago and is looking to expand in the next year. Nathalie Sturgeon has more.

The Grinch has come to Chilliwack and he’s after your recycling this holiday season. A Global News viewer caught a recycling truck worker dressed as the grumpy green character on camera picking up and emptying curbside bins.

When household appliances break down – instead of repairing them, many consumers are left making a trip to the recycling depot. Expensive repairs and lack of local replacement parts are just some of the reasons appliances end up getting tossed. But a bill currently before the Canadian Senate could help change that. Consumer Matters reporter...

Chemistry teacher Michael Ng joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to show how you can create your own recycled tree for the holidays.