Recycling

• Alberta municipalities prepare for April 1 shift in recycling responsibility

  The provincial government says the initiative aims to encourage companies to come up with waste-reduction strategies.

  Environment

  Mar 31
  
• New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers

  A single organization called Éco Entreprises Québec is to now manage recycling across the province on behalf of companies that produce packaging and paper. 

  Environment

  Jan 1
  
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• Can you recycle Christmas wrapping paper, bows and tissues? What to know

  Tips on how to properly recycle, compost and reuse common holiday waste, such as wrapping paper, boxes and plastic, that is often thrown into the trash.

  Environment

  Dec 24, 2024
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• Toronto’s ability to handle landfill garbage nearing capacity, city warns

  The City of Toronto is warning its ability to handle garbage at its landfill will hit capacity in 10 years, and finding a new landfill won't be easy.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2024
• Edmonton teens use 3D printer to build toys with recycled materials

  The teens recycle all of the University of Alberta's 3D printed waste into usable 3D filament.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2024
• Ceramic container recycling fees in B.C. to increase by $29

  Encorp Pacific better known as Return-It, is the not-for-profit stewardship agency that is responsible for all of the collection and recycling of used beverage containers in B.C.

  Economy

  Aug 23, 2024
• Proposed Fredericton bylaw intended to increase recycling access

  A proposed Fredericton bylaw amendment is intended to improve recycling access for apartment tenants. But it has one apartment owners' association concerned.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2024
• Winnipeggers asked for opinions on proposed waste management improvements

  Winnipeg is looking for resident feedback on some proposed recommendations on improving the city's garbage and recycling programs.

  Canada

  May 31, 2024
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• Penticton to randomly inspect recycling, yard-waste carts

  The city says the program’s goal is to lower its recycling contamination rate to 6 per cent from 8 per cent by December.

  Canada

  May 14, 2024
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• Most Ontarians want deposit-return for non-alcoholic drink containers: poll

  A new poll suggests support for some sort of system to manage empties through a deposit return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers is up year over year.

  Consumer

  May 8, 2024