Hazardous Materials BC changes hazardous waste rules July 10, 2023 British Columbia is amending regulations to make it easier to dispose of household hazardous waste that is toxic, flammable or corrosive
Hazardous Materials RPRA helping organizations prepare for registry opening in November August 4, 2022 On November 15, 2022, Ontario's RPRA’s Hazardous Waste Program (HWP) Registry will open for generators, carriers and receivers of industrial hazardous or liquid waste to set up their registry accounts
Hazardous Materials Ontario not recovering spills costs November 24, 2021 There were more than 73,000 hazardous spills reported in Ontario between 2011 and 2020, but the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks attempted to recover its response costs just three times
Hazardous Materials Report assesses PFAS treatment options November 15, 2021 SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has issued a report summarizing and analyzing management options and treatment technologies that can be used to address PFAS chemicals contained in landfill leachate
Hazardous Materials Plastic waste is hurting women in developing countries – but there are ways to stop it October 22, 2021 If we are to build a greener, fairer and more equal society in the wake of COVID-19, it’s time for rich countries to end their practice of dumping plastic waste…
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Ontario wants input on producer responsibility for hazardous products February 15, 2021 The Ontario government is seeking input on a proposed draft regulation for hazardous and special products
Acquisitions E360S buys Montreal’s Anachem February 3, 2021 Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (E360S) has acquired Anachem Ltd., Based in Montreal, Quebec, Anachem has been owned and operated by the Zieba family for close to 31 years. Formerly a…
Collection Montreal borough begins PPE collection November 13, 2020 SAINT-LAURENT, Quebec – Residents and employees of Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough will be able to drop off personal protective equipment, including single-use masks and gloves, in new Terracyle boxes that have…
Hazardous Materials U.S. EPA fines Wisconsin company for hazardous waste violation July 6, 2020 FRANKLIN, Wisconsin – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (WMWI) that will include enhanced monitoring for hazardous waste near the…
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Company wins patent to turn garbage into hydrogen April 2, 2020 BOCA RATON, Fla. – Standard Hydrogen Company, Inc., has patented a process to turn garbage into pure zero-emission hydrogen fuel. The technology began as an effort to improve the way…
