Waste

• Here’s how much waste Regina’s new curbside organics program is diverting so far

  "That's a huge amount of waste diversion, which is great for the city. It's still early and the city will continue to monitor the success factors,” Doney said.

  Canada

  Sep 12
  
• How Edmonton’s new single-use item bylaw affects your drive-thru order

  According to the city, a drive-through bag that contains the food order is considered a shopping bag under the bylaw and can be provided for 15 cents.

  Consumer

  Jul 3
  
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• Edmonton to ban single-use plastics starting July 1

  The City of Edmonton’s single-use plastic ban goes into effect on July 1, putting Edmonton on the 'road to less waste and litter,' the city said Wednesday.

  Consumer

  Jun 21
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• Saskatoon rolls out green carts for organic waste in spring

  Director of Water and Waste Operations Brendan Lemke said this is the next step in diverting waste from the landfill.

  Environment

  Feb 13
• New company at Lachine sorting centre looking to boost recycling

  Every week 1,600 tonnes of material comes to the centre from curbside collections between downtown Montreal and the western tip of the island.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Mound of boxes at Saskatoon recycling depot renews calls for recycling etiquette

  Saskatoon's Reddit page showed mounds of boxes at the Lakewood recycling depot on New Year's Day, prompting the city to remind residents of proper cardboard and waste disposal.

  Canada

  Jan 3
• Kingston businesses prepare for plastic ban

  Grocery stores and restaurants prepare for single use plastics ban. Queen's University Environmental Studies professor warns the impact is limited but an important step.

  Consumer

  Oct 20, 2022
• Guelph taking part in Canada-wide Waste Reduction Week

  City Hall will be luminated in green and blue lights during the week-long campaign which ends on October 23rd.

  Environment

  Oct 16, 2022
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• Alberta toddler’s truck obsession turns into sweet friendship with his garbage man

  Friday is the one day of the week three-year-old Nolan looks forward to. It’s not because it's the weekend, but because it's garbage pickup day and he gets to hug his best friend.

  Features

  Oct 14, 2022
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• House in Alberta built from more than 1M recycled plastic water bottles

  Ecoplast Solutions has almost finished turning 1.2 million recycled plastic water bottles into a house near Millet, Alberta.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022