Canadians throwing away $1,700/year in food: Environment Lethbridge
“About 20 per cent of the waste that goes into our landfill is food waste,” Kathleen Sheppard said. “It is a big concern.” Continue reading
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Montreal unveils new organic waste treatment centre in bid to fight climate change
Montreal will invest $167 million dollars towards a treatment centre for organic waste. Continue reading
HRM looking to crack down on illegal dumping in North Preston with surveillance system
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Roadway that connects North and East Preston is being used as an illegal dumping ground. Continue reading
Sustainable art and design: How Calgary artists, entrepreneurs are repurposing and upcycling
Whether sustainability was their main objective or not, Calgarians have come up with a variety of ways to upcycle and repurpose everything from skateboards to skulls. Continue reading
B.C. government seeks public input on plastics ban, reduction strategies
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The survey, which will run until Sept. 18, comes as more B.C. municipalities work to ban items like plastic bags, straws and food containers. Continue reading
City, park board to debate speeding up overhaul of Vancouver’s sewer system
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Council and the park board are set to debate identical motions at their meetings this week seeking to set a 10-year timeline to address sewer separation across the city. Continue reading
City of Brandon stops recycling a certain type of plastic
A plastic food container mostly used for fresh produce and pre-made meals at stores will no longer be accepted in Brandon, Man.’s recycling program. Continue reading
Swimming in plastic: How Metro Vancouver handles its own recycling
After accounting for his own plastic waste, reporter Aaron McArthur looks into how Metro Vancouver recycles what it produces – a unique approach in North America. Continue reading
Swimming in plastic: One B.C. man’s battle with recycling in his own home
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Global News reporter Aaron McArthur put his own family’s plastic use under the microscope with some eye-opening results. Continue reading
Winnipeg inches closer to a possible organic waste program
The City’s Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment Committee approved a motion Wednesday to have city staff look into potential pilot programs for organic waste pick-up. Continue reading