Waste & Pollution Management

2nd Annual Zero Waste Conference 2012 – Rethinking Waste Management… the Design Difference

Rex Turgano | August 10, 2012

Metro Vancouver invites government, businesses and citizens to attend the 2nd Annual Zero Waste Conference 2012 – Rethinking Waste Management

Eco Stream Unveils “The Cage” Eco-Exhibit

Fraser Los | April 13, 2012

Today, Eco Stream Canada will unveil “The Cage” Eco-Exhibit at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

Xerox Canada Launches New Recycling Program

Rex Turgano | December 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

Xerox Canada today announced the roll out of a new waste prevention program aimed at keeping hundreds of thousands of kilograms of spent imaging supplies out of landfills.

Don’t say the D-word – Science Matters

David Suzuki | November 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

A kerfuffle is raised every time a comedian, politician, or businessperson uses the F-word or the N-word. I understand that. But to me, the D-word is the most obscene. I’m referring to disposable. Let me explain.

Fighting for “polluter pays principle” at Supreme Court

Fraser Los | November 21, 2011

Representing Friends of the Earth before the Supreme Court of Canada, Ecojustice argued that insolvent corporations cannot shift the cost of cleaning up environmental contamination to the taxpayer.

Burlington Mall Earns Platinum Award from Recycling Council of Ontario

Rex Turgano | November 16, 2011

Recognized for achieving one of the best environmental records among Ontario businesses and institutions, Burlington Mall has received the prestigious Platinum Award from the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) through its Ontario Waste Minimization Awards program.

Air and Waste Management Association’s Pacific Northwest International Section (PNWIS) 2011 Annual Conference

Rex Turgano | September 5, 2011

On behalf of the B.C./Yukon Chapter, we would like to welcome all sponsors, exhibitors and participants to the 51st Annual Conference of the Pacific Northwest International Section (PNWIS) of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA). This year’s conference is being held at the beautiful Harrison Hot Springs Resort, nestled in the Coast Mountains of B.C.’s Fraser Valley. Nov. 8th – 11th, 2011

Environmental Groups Claim Victory for Pesticide Bans

Fraser Los | May 30, 2011 | 0 Comments

Environmental groups are claiming an important victory for the right of municipalities and provinces to ban dangerous pesticides. Dow AgroSciences has backed away from its longstanding dispute with Quebec’s cosmetic pesticides ban under NAFTA. In a settlement reached between Dow and the Canadian government, Dow waived its legal actions and claims and accepted no compensation, implicitly [...]

Plastic Pollution in our Oceans

Jen | April 14, 2011 | 0 Comments

You have probably heard about the garbage patches that our in our oceans but may not know the exactly what it looks like. I however do. I have sailed through 2 of them. I remember being amazed at the sudden onslaught of garbage and wondered if a local fishing boat was dumping into the ocean. I [...]

Zero Waste Simcoe congratulates Atlas BLOCK on their efforts to reduce our environmental footprint

Rex Turgano | March 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

Zero Waste Simcoe’s newest member is a “green company” and is a major contributor to our cause. Atlas BLOCK is a Victoria Harbour business, family held for 60 years and now operates also in Brockville, and their new “state of the art” plant in Hillsdale.

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Fundraising Ideas, Summer Camp, Organic Waste, Fake Anti-Wind Protesters – GCNews #813

813: 8 April 2013 – Published by Green Communities Canada RAIN! See Water Canada Magazine article about how user fees and credit system helps Kitchener pay for its municipal stormwater system. Rain barrels, rain gardens, prmeable pavers (as well as cisterns and infiltration galleries) qualify for stormwater credits … RAIN! featured in insert … REEP Green Solutions is coordinating aregion-wide rain barrel [...]

Rex Turgano | April 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Rapid transit key to unlocking potential of UBC/Broadway corridor: study

A new report from the City of Vancouver and UBC recommends “unlocking economic potential” with a rail-based rapid transit system to serve the rapidly growing region.

Fraser Los | March 5, 2013

Recognizing local environmental heroes

Earth Day Canada, in partnership with Mill Street Brewery and the RBC Foundation, is looking for Canada’s 2013 Hometown Heroes.

Fraser Los | February 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

Waste & Pollution Management

2nd Annual Zero Waste Conference 2012 – Rethinking Waste Management… the Design Difference

Eco Stream Unveils “The Cage” Eco-Exhibit

Xerox Canada Launches New Recycling Program

Don’t say the D-word – Science Matters

Fighting for “polluter pays principle” at Supreme Court

Burlington Mall Earns Platinum Award from Recycling Council of Ontario

Air and Waste Management Association’s Pacific Northwest International Section (PNWIS) 2011 Annual Conference

Environmental Groups Claim Victory for Pesticide Bans

Plastic Pollution in our Oceans

Zero Waste Simcoe congratulates Atlas BLOCK on their efforts to reduce our environmental footprint

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