Sustainable Development Windsor Mill’s circular economy reduces waste July 25, 2018 You’ve heard about ecosystems: the way all living things in a given area interact with each other and their environment. There’s a similar concept in sustainability called “industrial ecology,”…
Recycling LETTER: Response to BC's 'A' grade from EPR Canada November 19, 2015 If we're going to discuss “A's” let's start with ACCOUNTABILITY?
Environment Mr. Trash Wheel cleaning up Baltimore October 21, 2015 Since May 9, 2014, it's removed 331 tons of waste, collecting as much as 38,000 lbs. in a single day
Industry chat Toronto defers debate on private waste pickup…again September 24, 2015 In July, the Toronto Star released an analysis of 311 call complaints from local residents, comparing the satisfaction of east vs. west-enders
Environment STAT RACE: Increasing organics diversion September 22, 2015 “I think a more effective mechanism is to set up a landfill ban of organic waste. This targets the waste in question, rather than penalizing all waste going to landfill.”
Industry chat Producers have had a good, long run — time to pay up September 17, 2015 Competition must of course be fair, but not necessarily ethical
Energy Canadian Waste to Resource Conference Preview – 2015 September 11, 2015 The 2015 CWRC offers over 35 keynote and workshop speakers at its 6th Annual Canadian Waste to Resource Conference in Montreal on Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday Nov. 5, 2015.
Infrastructure Downtown Victoria starts new trial for multi-use streetside waste bin July 22, 2015 Currently, only single-purpose waste bins are in place on city streets
Environment VIDEO: The great John Oliver spouts off on food waste July 21, 2015 Check out John's chat about food waste below, then watch a few more....
Environment REG ROUNDUP: Cities position for Ontario’s new waste laws July 8, 2015 AMO paper emphasizes importance of including clearly-defined roles for those involved in the waste reduction process, and establishing performance indicators to measure results and track progress
