The City of Calgary has outlined two convenient methods for residents to properly dispose of real Christmas trees after the holidays. Learn how to recycle your tree and support the city's composting program.
Toronto Sun readers debate Poilievre's housing stance, call for grocery chain audits, and criticize Liberal plastic policies in the latest letters. Dive into the public discourse.
The City of Calgary outlines two methods for composting real Christmas trees after the holidays. Learn how to use your green cart or drop-off sites until Jan. 31.
Ottawa's green bin program has diverted over 15 years of organic waste from landfills. Learn about its impact and the city's ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management.
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.
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 Residents can drop off outdated containers to support youth initiatives and proper waste diversion.
Discover convenient curbside pickup and charitable chipping options for recycling your Christmas tree in Metro Vancouver after the holidays. Learn the dates and details.
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 outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.
The federal government suspends a key plastics export ban, arguing economic costs outweigh environmental benefits. A 70-day consultation begins as domestic bans continue.
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.
Ottawa suspends a planned ban on exporting plastic bags, straws, and cutlery, citing economic pressures. A new 70-day consultation period is now open. Read the details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As festive waste piles up, Lethbridge officials provide crucial recycling guidelines. Learn what can and cannot be recycled to make your holidays greener.
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.
A new high-capacity backpack designed in Montreal offers dignity and safety to can collectors, highlighting their crucial role in urban recycling. Discover how this initiative is changing perceptions.
Recent Beer Store closures in Ottawa are leading to more alcohol containers in blue bins, disrupting Ontario's deposit return system and raising environmental concerns. Learn about the new agreements and impacts.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Canadian cleantech firm Aduro graduates from Shell's GameChanger after multi-year validation of its Hydrochemolytic™ Technology, a promising solution for converting waste plastics into valuable hydrocarbons.
Some Essex County residents are still waiting for new recycling carts as Windsor-Essex transitions its blue box program. Key details on the rollout and what it means for 2026.
New research highlights the potential neurological risks of microplastic exposure. Learn the science behind the threat and practical steps you can take to reduce your risk today.