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Vancouver launches pilot reusable cup, disposable cup recycling programMore than 80 million disposable cups end up in the landfill from use in the City of Vancouver alone, the city says.EnvironmentMay 11
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Regina kids can now learn how to better manage waste with the touch of a buttonThe interactive "education room" at Regina's Waste Management Centre is now open. The two-year project aims to build better waste and water management behaviours.CanadaApr 25
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Guelph city council moves up start of single-use plastics banMany single-use items such as plastic shopping bags and styrofoam cups and takeout containers could be banned in Guelph by Jan. 1, 2023.EnvironmentApr 4
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City seeking public art for Saskatoon landfill expansionThe City of Saskatoon is seeking public art to promote sustainability at the landfill expansion with a price tag of up to $275,000.CanadaApr 1
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West Island recycling legend hangs up his bike: ‘Time to retire’Pointe Claire village merchants say the streets in the area don't feel the same these days since Gordon Bell stopped coming around.CanadaMar 28
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Guelph could ban many single-use plastics by March 2023The report going to Guelph city council recommends introducing a fee in March 2024 of at least $1 for reusable bags and 25 cents for disposable cups.EnvironmentMar 25
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Crews to check Central Okanagan recycling bins this spring, summer for unacceptable itemsThe RDCO says audits show there are still a significant number of unacceptable items going into our recycling stream, especially plastic bags.EnvironmentMar 10
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Administration proposes solutions to deal with illegal dumping at Saskatoon recycling depotsIncreasing collections to five days a week and daily site cleanups at the depots are solutions administration proposed at a Saskatoon committee meeting Monday.CanadaMar 8
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California’s sweeping new food waste, salvage laws target climate change, food insecurityWith more than 39 million residents, California will now serve as an example to other states looking to mandate and enforce food waste reduction in their states going forward.EnvironmentFeb 27
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City of Vernon, B.C. going greener with new organic collection cartsThe new program is expected to begin May 2, once carts are delivered to residents, with the cart being collected weekly.EnvironmentFeb 8
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