Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Funds for Residual Materials Recovery in La Rivière-du-Nord
The Regional Municipal County (RMC) of La Rivière-du-Nord will receive more than $9.1 million in Green Municipal Fund (GMF) support for a new project to…
Recycling
Canada Plastics Pact Launched to Tackle Plastics Pollution
The Canada Plastics Pact has been launched to help end plastic waste and pollution. The Pact brings together key government representatives and stakeholders to collectively…
Manitoba Reviews Recycling and Waste Management Program
The Manitoba government has launched a comprehensive review of its waste management and recycling program, including a public survey. “We are excited at the possibilities…
Plastics Action Program in BC Calls for Applications
A new initiative in British Columbia is calling on local organizations to help keep plastics out of the environment by not creative plastic waste in…
UBC Develops Renewable Resources for COVID-19 Recovery
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BioProducts Institute is working to ensure that the response to the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t derail sustainability goals. As part…
Canada’s Biggest Brands Support “Golden Design Rules” to Reduce Plastic Waste
More than 20 Canadian retail and consumer packaged goods companies, representing a substantial proportion of the nation’s plastic packaging, are among the first to support…
Ontario announces new e-waste regulation and initiative
The Ontario government has introduced a new regulation that will require producers to collect and safely manage the full life-cycle of their electrical and electronic…
Tim Hortons Implements New Sustainability Initiatives
One of the most popular restaurant chains in Canada is embarking on the next steps in its mission to improve its environmental impact with several…
Ontario Developing More Effective Blue Box Program
The Province of Ontario is kicking off Waste Reduction Week by unveiling regulations to improve the blue box program. The enhancements include expanding the items…
Quebec Program Prompts Responsible Electronic Recycling
With many Canadians having to adopt remote work during the pandemic, the use of electronic devices has been rising. For Québec Waste Reduction Week, which…
Government of Canada seeks input on integrated plastic waste plan
Today, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson announced the next steps in the Government of Canada’s plan to achieve zero plastic waste by…
New Quebec-Based Research Team to Restart with a Circular Economy
A new research team is dedicated to examining the circular economy and environmental solutions for a restart in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
New Funds for Recycling and Waste Diversion in Manitoba
The Manitoba government will provide $10 million toward recycling and waste diversion during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Manitobans are spending more time at home, and in…
B.C. Takes New Action on Plastics Pollution
Through new initiatives, the Government of British Columbia is taking action to prevent plastic waste from polluting communities, shorelines and ending up in landfills. “People…
Online event for Ontario environment and cleantech sector
In partnership with the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA), we are pleased to offer a joint invitation to the annual Environment and Cleantech Business +…
New Initiative to Remove Plastics from the Great Lakes
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada, has announced the launch of the first phase…
Ontario Transitions Management of Blue Box Recycling System
Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Jeff Yurek, was one of the speakers featured on the first day of the 2020 Association of…
BC Stewardship Org Raises Awareness About Used Oil Recycling
The BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze and…
New Ontario Circular Materials Marketplace Announced
On August 26, 2020, the Council of the Great Lakes Region will officially launch the Ontario Materials Marketplace Pilot and will host a panel discussion…
Biodegradable Versus Recyclable Plastics: Which is Better for the Environment?
In recent years, plastic production has accelerated, with global plastic set production to reach 600 million tonnes by 2030 if production continues at its current…
CARI Appoints New Chair and Board of Directors
The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) recently held its annual general meeting (AGM) and elected the 2020-21 Board of Directors, including Kevin Santoro as the…
Canada’s Greenest Employers Announced
The winners of the 13th annual edition of Canada’s Greenest Employers project were recently announced. The project recognizes employers who are leaders in developing sustainability…
Alberta Approves Expanded Electronics Recycling Pilot
Through a two-year $43 million pilot project, the Alberta government is kick-starting an expanded electronics recycling project that will help municipalities divert more reusable material…
Roundtable Calls for Green Recovery Policies to Decarbonize Smokestack Industries
Heavy industry in Canada is preparing to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but will need critical government support to achieve emission targets, according to…