Industry-led household hazardous waste program one step closer in Saskatchewan
A new program will reduce the amount of household hazardous waste improperly disposed of in Saskatchewan landfills, according to Dustin Duncan. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia moves to allow thermal disposal of plastic, newsprint
Environment Minister Margaret Miller says the move will give businesses an opportunity to “create something useful from waste destined for landfills.” Continue reading
Your Halloween candy wrappers can be put to good use, experts say
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
London Drugs has partnered with Recycle BC to collect anything from chocolate bar wrappers, to bubble wrap. Continue reading
Moose Jaw group pursuing plastic bag ban
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Conversations about ditching plastic bags have grown as businesses put out reusable bags and charge for disposable ones. Continue reading
SaskTel looking to divert unwanted cellphones from landfills
Over 106,000 cellphones have been diverted from landfills since Phones for a Fresh Start started in 2009. Continue reading
Earth Month: 6 ways to reduce your household waste
Canada’s waste generation is high, and the best way to doing your part in reducing waste is at home. Continue reading
Sask. aims to revamp regulations surrounding landfills
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan has the most landfills per capita in Canada, and Premier Scott Moe wants to reduce that number. Continue reading
With millions of coffee cups thrown away in Vancouver every year, advocates push for refund-deposit system
Statistics from the City of Vancouver suggest over 136 million cups are thrown out every year, instead of being recycled or composted. Continue reading
Eliminating garbage from Ontario landfills no easy task despite zero-waste strategy
Ontario generates nearly 12 million tonnes of waste a year. Continue reading
Got milk containers? Changes to Saskatchewan’s recycling program
The Saskatchewan government is reminding recyclers that milk containers are now being accepted by SARCAN for a refund of the paid deposit. Continue reading