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Sims eyes secondhand tablet, smartphone market

Sims Recycling Solutions has announced a U.S. asset management expansion to focus on the refurbishment and resale of tablets and mobile phones.
May 21, 2013


Guelph to vote on waste cart cleaning, transport fee

On May 27, city council of Guelph, Ontario will consider a $35 fee to cover the city’s cost to transport and clean each exchanged blue or grey waste cart after a 12-week trial period.
May 21, 2013


Ontario Ministry of Labour to inspect waste and recycling plants

TORONTO — Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is planning a first-time safety blitz for the waste and recycling industry.
May 13, 2013


Kicking off compost week with Bay Street greening

To kick off the 19th International Compost Week, a group of Canadian professionals gathered in downtown Toronto for a public exhibition of aerating and composting action at a Bay Street business.
May 7, 2013


Ontario budget to explore renewable diesel mandate

Digging deeper into the 314-page Ontario budget, there are four items that could have positive effects on Ontario’s environment. They are: renewed investment in Toronto-area transportation options; support for northern...
May 7, 2013


Quebec grants $8 million for public space recycling spots

The Quebec government and non-profit group Éco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ) have announced an $8 million grant to recover recyclable materials in the province’s municipal public spaces.
Apr 29, 2013


CleanFARMS recycling program expands to fertilizer jugs

The popular CleanFARMS recycling program for farmers is being expanded to include plastic fertilizer jugs and pails.
Apr 29, 2013


RCO launches database to track, reward green corporate leaders

While follow the leader is a common childhood game, the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) is hoping the concept will still prove popular for business and organization leaders looking to outdo one another — and learn from each other...
Apr 29, 2013


Queen's Park plays blame game over 'flawed' Waste Diversion Act

Recent debate at Queen’s Park seems to generally acknowledge that Ontario’s Waste Diversion Act, 2002 is a “flawed” piece of legislation, but provincial lawmakers have been more focused on whose fault that...
Apr 23, 2013


US EPA allows shredder scrap recycling if PCBs under 50 ppm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a regulatory interpretation that will now allow facilities — particularly in the automobile sector — to recycle plastic shredder residue pulled from metal recycling...
Apr 16, 2013


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