Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Ban on single-use products proposed in Yukon
The Government of Yukon is proposing amendments to its Environment Act to strengthen the territory’s waste reduction efforts by allowing for the banning certain types of…
Waste Management
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.…
Ontario government seeking input on organic waste system
The Ontario government is seeking public input on its proposal to reduce the amount of food and organic waste going to landfills. Proposed amendments to…
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…
RFP for Haz Waste Management and Response in B.C.
A new request for proposals (RFP) has been issued in British Columbia to solicit submissions from firms established within the marketplace that are able to…
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 +…
Unique Partnership Announced to Support Shoreline Cleanups on West Coast
The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy recently announced a unique partnership to help cleanup debris along B.C.’s central coast, including the…
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…
New funds to expand BC composting facility
People in the Squamish-Lillooet region of British Columbia will be able to grow their record of success, making sure more organics are turned into nutrient-rich…
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…
Municipal Hazardous Waste Management Recommendations for Ontario
Seven environmental organizations have recently submitted a letter to Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MOECP) outlining the changes they would like to…
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…
Electronics Waste Report Calls for International Action on Recovery
A new report from the United Nations Global E-Waste Statistics Partnership (GESP) calls for decision-makers to adopt an internationally recognized framework to measure and monitor…
Vancouver Climate Actions and Next Steps Announced
Vancouver City Council recently received progress updates on two of the city’s core environmental plans: the Greenest City Action Plan (GCAP) and the Climate Emergency…
Ontario Seeks Input on New Digital System for Haz Waste
The Government of Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory and implementation changes that will modernize the Hazardous Waste program through a new digital reporting…
Ontario Government Delays Implementation of Soil Regs
In response to impacts from COVID-19, the Ontario government is delaying implementation of requirements under the new Excess Soil Regulation from July 1, 2020 to…
Organic Waste Diversion Partnership to Expand
The mobile app Flashfood announced that its successful partnership with Loblaw Companies Ltd. (Loblaw) will be extended to more stores in 2020. The Canada-wide program…
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…
Renewable Natural Gas Project in BC First of its Kind
FortisBC Energy Inc. has teamed up with REN Energy International Corporation to offer renewable natural gas (RNG) produced from wood waste. The innovative project features…
Environment and Industry Experts Warn About Plastic Pollution Due to Pandemic
Yesterday the Partners in Project Green (PPG) connected virtually to discuss the management of the plastics lifecycle and how to get to zero plastic waste.…
Cast-off Coronavirus Face Masks a Threat to Wildlife Habitats
The worldwide outbreak of novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) prompted many to purchase face masks for protection, even though public officials are not recommending…
More Funds for Orphaned Wells Management in Alberta
The Province of Alberta is extending its loan to the Orphan Well Association (OWA) by up to $100 million. This loan will bolster the association’s…
TC Transcontinental Creates a Recycling Group for Plastic Packaging
TC Transcontinental, a leading printer in Canada, recently announced the creation of a Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging. This group will start purchasing equipment for…