Product Care Recycling is urging British Columbians to take care of holiday waste responsibly
First of six Repair Cafes met with enthusiasm in Salmon Arm
Very simple changes can have a large impact if adopted broadly, Jocelyn Marsh says
TSBC contributes over $270,000 for the grant recipients’ infrastructure upgrades
Deposits can be redeemed by returning containers to Return-It collection centres
Keurig Canada has to change its packaging, publish notices about the changes
Depots now accepting Styrofoam
But don’t get caught on Santa’s recycling naughty list
Residents may be asked to store cardboard if a closure or service interruption occurs
Minimum charge for garbage will go up $2; per tonne disposal fees for some other products also going up
Fall clear-bag collection program, running on designated garbage days, goes Nov. 15-19
Regional district offers suggestions from composting to delivering to animals to baking
4 bins are located around town for residents to deposit their organic waste
Province working to expand recycling under extended producer responsibility five-year plan
More than 20 municipalities in B.C. are developing bylaws banning single-use plastics
The fundraiser will help build affordable and safe houses for people in need
The program aims to take dangerous car seats off the road while supporting local non-profits