Recycling

• ‘Poor choices’: High levels of garbage found in Central Okanagan recycling

  High levels of garbage are being found in Central Okanagan recycling bins. This could result in municipalities facing financial penalties and an increase on curbside rates.

  Canada

  Sep 15
  
• Calgary grocer seeks exemption to plastic ban for their compostable bags

  Local grocery chain Calgary Co-op is hoping the federal government will provide an exception to the plastic shopping bag ban for their compostable bags at store checkouts.

  Canada

  Sep 12
  
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• City of Barrie trying to tackle clothing waste with annual textile collection

  This week from Monday to Friday, Barrie residents can leave unwanted clothing, linens, and shoes in waterproof bags with a note saying 'textiles' at the curb on their garbage days.

  Canada

  Sep 12
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• B.C. man pledges to pick up a million bottles discarded along Canada’s roads

  What started as a bucket-list walk across Canada to raise awareness about recycling has turned into something so much more for Andy Sward.

  Environment

  Sep 10
• B.C.’s $10M plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, minister says

  The environment minister says B.C. companies are already looking to expand plastics-related recycling opportunities that include electric vehicle batteries and medical equipment.

  Environment

  Aug 9
• Sprite retires the iconic green bottle after over 60 years

  Coca-Cola's number two brand, Sprite, is undergoing a major makeover.

  Trending

  Jul 28
• Nearly 50 million litres of used oil recycled every year in B.C.

  The B.C. Used Oil Management Association says three million litres of antifreeze are also recycled every year in B.C.

  Environment

  Jul 14
• Peterborough to reduce single-use plastics at city hall, wastewater treatment plant

  The City of Peterborough is moving forward with a single-use plastic reduction strategy that will include a zero-waste planning guide and a public awareness campaign.

  Environment

  Jul 8
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• Labour shortage at Ricova delays curbside waste collection in Montreal

  A lack of workers in the recycling and trash collection business means many curbside pickups are occurring many hours passed their normal schedule.

  Canada

  Jun 3
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• PPE recycling comes to Saskatchewan hospitals in a first for the province

  The initiative is starting in Saskatoon City Hospital before being implemented across facilities.

  Environment

  May 19