Recycling Profile: Kelowna, BC, Canada
August 8, 2014
Kelowna expanded the number of materials it accepts for recycling this year to lessen its dependence on local landfills.
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Recycling Profile: Victoria, BC, Canada
May 2, 2014
Victoria’s regional curbside recycling program has been in operation for 25 years, and utilizes blue bins and blue bags to sort materials.
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Recycling Profile: Vancouver, BC, Canada
April 19, 2013
The city aims for a 50% reduction of its solid waste levels by 2020.
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Vancouver Mattress Recycling Saves Landfill Space, Creates Jobs
July 13, 2011
A 2011 landfill ban on mattresses in British Columbia’s biggest city is fueling high recycling numbers and stimulating the local economy.
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Canada Says Yes to Safe Disposal of Drugs
March 7, 2011
The PCPSA was formed to divert expired and/or unused medications from landfills and sewers, as well as to ensure safe and effective collection.
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This Spring Break, Think Green on Your Getaway
March 1, 2011
Some green-minded cities make terrific vacation spots for tourists looking for eco-excitement.
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The Green Games: Vancouver’s Olympics Recycle and Conserve
March 1, 2010
Vancouver should be applauded for its efforts and commitment to set a new bar for greener and more energy-efficient Olympic Games.
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Green Living in B.C. — Synergy at Dockside Green
January 21, 2010
Synergy at Dockside Green earned 63 out of a possible 70 points on the CaGBC’s LEED for New Construction 1.0 checklist — the highest-scoring LEED Platinum project on record.