Liberals Admit Plastics Export Ban a Costly Mistake
The federal government proposes to cancel its export ban on single-use plastics, admitting the policy harms Canadian businesses without environmental benefit. Read the details.
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Windsor Youth Centre Accepts Old Recycling Bins
The Windsor Youth Centre begins a new program collecting old Herby Curby bins. Residents can drop off outdated containers to support youth initiatives and proper waste diversion.
How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Metro Vancouver
Discover convenient curbside pickup and charitable chipping options for recycling your Christmas tree in Metro Vancouver after the holidays. Learn the dates and details.
Winnipeg Christmas Tree Recycling Depots Open
The City of Winnipeg launches its 'Let's Chip In' program on December 27, offering residents a sustainable way to recycle their Christmas trees. Give your tree a second life!
Simcoe County Christmas Tree Collection Guide 2025
Simcoe County outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.
What Really Happens to Your Online Returns?
Ever wonder where your online returns go? We trace the surprising and often wasteful journey of returned merchandise in Canada, revealing the environmental and economic impact.
Canada halts plastics export ban after economic review
The federal government suspends a key plastics export ban, arguing economic costs outweigh environmental benefits. A 70-day consultation begins as domestic bans continue.
Recycle BC Expert Shares Holiday Waste Recycling Tips
Ann Goulding from Recycle BC offers essential tips for managing holiday waste in Vancouver. Learn what to recycle, compost, and dispose of properly this season.
12 Products to Save Money & Reduce Waste in Canada
Facing rising costs and supply chain issues? Discover 12 reusable and product-extending items, from beeswax wraps to menstrual cups, that help Canadians save money and cut down on single-use plastics.
Windsor suspends hard-sided garbage container by-law
The City of Windsor has temporarily suspended its by-law requiring hard-sided garbage containers. Get the details on this holiday season policy change and what it means for residents.
Ottawa's Blue & Black Box Recycling Changes Jan. 1
Ottawa's curbside recycling program changes hands on January 1, 2026. Miller Waste Services takes over collection, and the list of accepted items expands. Here's what you need to know.
Government Suspends Ban on Plastic Waste Exports
The Canadian government has suspended its planned ban on exporting single-use plastic waste. This policy reversal, announced December 24, 2025, marks a significant shift in environmental strategy. Read the details and implications.
Montreal salon recycles beauty waste, including hair
An innovative Montreal salon is leading a green revolution by recycling hair, foils, dye, and aerosol cans. Discover how Aly Ana's is tackling beauty industry waste in Canada.
OPP: Be mindful of curb-side garbage in Windsor
Ontario Provincial Police issue a crucial reminder to Windsor residents about responsible curb-side waste disposal to ensure safety and compliance. Learn what not to put out.
Windsor Reminds Residents to Use Green Bins Over Holidays
The City of Windsor reminds residents to divert food waste from landfills using green bins this holiday season. Proper use helps the environment and city waste goals.
Lethbridge Promotes Waste Reduction During Holidays
As festive waste piles up, Lethbridge officials provide crucial recycling guidelines. Learn what can and cannot be recycled to make your holidays greener.
Aduro Closes US$20 Million Public Offering
London, Ontario's Aduro Clean Technologies has closed a US$20 million underwritten public offering. The funds will accelerate the construction of its demonstration-scale plant for transforming waste plastics and bitumen.
Holiday Recycling Disruptions for 180K Calgary Homes
Over 180,000 Calgary homes face holiday waste pickup changes. The city urges proper sorting as waste volume spikes 25%. Learn how to handle gift wrap, trees, and more.
New ocean species discovered, but plastic pollution beat us
Scientists exploring deep ocean trenches discovered never-before-seen creatures, but found human plastic waste had already arrived. A stark reminder of pollution's reach.
Aduro Clean Tech Prices $20M US Public Offering
London, Ontario's Aduro Clean Technologies announces pricing for a US$20 million underwritten public offering. Funds will support its demonstration-scale plant and R&D. Learn the key details.
Suspicious Package in Toronto Deemed Safe by Police
Toronto Police's explosives disposal unit responded to a suspicious package in the city's west end on December 18, 2025, ultimately declaring it safe. No threat was found.
Suspicious Package in Toronto's West End Prompts Bomb Squad
Toronto Police called in the Explosive Disposal Unit after a suspicious package was discovered in the city's west end on December 18, 2025. No immediate threat was reported.
Giant Construction Waste Pile Abandoned on Vancouver Site
The Port of Vancouver faces a massive cleanup after terminating a lease with a waste company that left a towering heap of construction debris on a south Vancouver property. Learn about the legal battle and the upcoming removal.
Tire recycling dispute leaves scrap rubber piling up in Ontario
A dispute over millions in recycling fees has halted Ontario's tire program, causing scrap tires to accumulate across the province. Dealers warn of a growing environmental and logistical crisis.
New London charity warehouse to redistribute discarded food
Lionhearts Inc., supported by Gateway Church and Halal Food Bank, opens a London warehouse to rescue surplus food and goods, tackling waste and supporting the community. Learn how this initiative makes a difference.
Calgary Details Holiday Recycling Rules for Christmas Cleanup
The City of Calgary has released its holiday waste sorting guidelines. Learn what gift wrap, boxes, and other festive materials go in the blue, green, or black bins to recycle right this season.
Ontario's New Blue Box Program Saves Communities $200M
Ontario completes its transition to a producer-funded recycling system on Jan 1, 2026. The enhanced Blue Box program will save municipalities over $200 million and make recycling more consistent across the province.
PyroGenesis Signs Contract for Radioactive Waste Plasma Tech
Montreal's PyroGenesis Inc. signs a design contract with a European nuclear decommissioning specialist to develop plasma technology for treating low-level radioactive waste. Read about this innovative Canadian clean-tech solution.
Man charged for unsafe firearm disposal in recycling bin
An Ontario man faces charges after allegedly disposing of a firearm in a residential recycling container. The OPP stresses the dangers of improper weapon handling. Read the full story.
Ontario tire recycling breaks down as scrap piles up
Tire dealers across Ontario are raising alarms as recyclers stop accepting scrap tires, leading to dangerous stockpiles. Learn about the broken system and its environmental risks.
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