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Calgary waives dump fees for tree debris following heavy winds, rainUntil the middle of July, the City of Calgary is not charging residents to drop off their tree debris at city dumps.CanadaJun 20
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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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Litterbugs beware: HRM to tackle rubbish problem with help from appThe Litterati app allows users to photograph and tag litter. App users can geotag their location to help create a map of litterbug hotspots in the area.CanadaApr 25
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University of Saskatchewan working with City of Saskatoon to minimize food wasteThere's a new study from the University of Saskatchewan in partnership with the City of Saskatoon, for finding new ways to minimize edible food waste.EconomyFeb 8
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Curbside organics could divert ‘up to 10,000 tonnes’ from Lethbridge landfillSince curbside recycling was implemented in 2019, city administration is seeing more than twice as many recyclables diverted from landfills every year.EnvironmentFeb 2
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New details but no set start date for curbside organics program, Saskatoon city committee hearsCity of Saskatoon councillors learned city staff are recommending larger green bins for the curbside organics program, which is set to start next year.CanadaJan 10
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The shoe that turns into an apple tree: Toronto designer eliminating plastics, one step at a timeThirty-three-year-old Luc Houle not only sees shoes as a way to protect our feet, but the planet, too.CanadaOct 25, 2021
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Pros and cons of the potential changes to Saskatoon’s garbage and organics programSaskatoon residents could see a change in their curbside pick up payments come 2023 with the city once again presenting two different options for the garbage program.EnvironmentOct 14, 2021
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Regina city councillor proposes tougher enforcement of Community Standards BylawWard 6 Councillor Dan LeBlanc says he's heard frequent complaints from residents about the amount of litter in their yards as well in alleyways and vacant lots.CanadaApr 5, 2021
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