Sustainable Values
Thursday, 11 April 2013 15:15
New Program Recognizes Businesses for Zero Waste Success
Written by Erich Schwartz
Until now, there was no formal way for businesses to be recognized for achieving Zero Waste according to consistent standards. To address this growing need, Zero Waste Canada (ZWC) has established Canada’s first Zero Waste Business Recognition Program in collaboration with Zero Waste International Alliance.
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Sustainable Values
Tuesday, 09 April 2013 18:00
Zero Waste Advocacy Groups Protest Incinerator Industry
Written by Erich Schwartz
Zero Waste advocacy groups are planning a protest and public rally at the Incinerator Industry Conference in Richmond, BC on Wednesday, April 10 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond.
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Sustainable Values
Monday, 17 December 2012 18:45
“Command and Control” and the Garbage Gold Rush
Written by Erich Schwartz
As we embrace the holiday season we generate more garbage than any other time of year. Many of us live in a place where the waste is taken to the magic land of "away", and we don't have to worry about it.
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Sustainable Values
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 15:38
New Packaging and Paper Draft Plan for BC Raises Concerns
Written by Barbara Hetherington
British Columbia is transitioning responsibility for end-of-life management of packaging and printed paper (PPP) from governments and their taxpayers to industry and their consumers. Multi-Material British Columbia (MMBC) is a not-for-profit agency established under the British Columbia Society Act. Multi-Material British Columbia (MMBC) is developing a packaging and printed paper (PPP) stewardship plan. They recently posted the draft plan for stakeholder review. Barbara Hetherington of Gibsons Recycling Depot addresses her many concerns with the proposed plan.
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Sustainable Values