“Trash in all forms is infiltrating the recycling bins. That can cause an entire truck load to be rejected once it shows up to the processing plant.” And that …
Virgin producers lay out ‘zero waste’ strategy
Chemical producers in Canada view a multi-pronged approach as key to advancing plastics diversion. Mechanical recycling is just one part of that …
Walmart commits to incorporate more recycled plastic
Beyond 20 percent recycled content, Walmart stated its commitment to strive for its brands to use 100 percent recyclable, reusable or industrially …
Updated schedule of demonstrations at Home and Garden Show
… p.m.: Jeri Dias of Health Haven Botanical Gardens will conduct a workshop on vermiculture, the cultivation of worms for use in bait or in composting.
Ending the magical thinking on compostable packaging
A fundamental hurdle that compostable packaging comes up against is that commercial composters don’t necessarily want to take it. If consumers …
RDCK workshop looks at a composting program for West Kootenay
Last week the Regional District of Central Kootenay hosted a workshop about a proposed regional-scale composting program. This program will …
What is the NextGen Challenge?
In the meantime, recycle or compost your cup whenever possible! And if you don’t already have a reusable cup, consider buying one—Starbucks …
Canada needs clearer rules on disclosing climate risk, advisory group says
… are members of the federal government’s expert panel on sustainable finance, which is due to report to Finance Minister Bill Morneau this spring.
Joshua Goldstein – What Role Should Nuclear Power Play in Solving Climate Change?
Aquarium Aviculturist Sara Mandel will share her experiences working in South Africa with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of …
Students work toward environmental sustainability
The Environmental Sustainability Committee at De Anza College offers students the opportunity to contribute to efforts to make the ecosystem at De …