Recycle BC is adding a new BC-based end market for glass collected as part of our program. Progressive Planet, which creates CleanTech innovations from its C-Quester™ Centre of Sustainable Innovation will receive post-consumer glass from our program for the manufacture of a new ingredient to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions from cement. The recycled glass will …
Read MoreRecycle BC is excited to welcome its first 100% electric truck into its recycling transportation fleet. This truck will give BC’s residential packaging and paper recycling a cleaner trip from recycling depots to the recycling facility. With the addition of this truck, Recycle BC is leading the way as one of the first extended producer …
Read MoreWe’re excited to simplify recycling for residents and introduce a single collection category for Flexible Plastics, which are collected at participating depots only. This new category will replace two former categories of Plastic Bags and Overwrap and Other Flexible Plastic Packaging. This change is possible because, after considerable research and development work over the past …
Read MoreBC residents can now recycle even more items either in their home recycling, or by returning items to a recycling depot or London Drugs store. Effective January 1, 2023, Recycle BC is adding single-use products and packaging-like products to its residential recycling program. The change is the result of an amendment to the BC Recycling …
Read MoreOften called Orange Shirt Day, inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s personal story shared in 2013, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Actions we take today – whether observing what September 30 signifies, attending an event, or donating resources to Indigenous organizations and charities – are the first step toward reconciliation. Having a …
Read MoreThe payoff of an overnight camping trip is sleeping under the stars here in beautiful BC. How you prepare for your night out in nature is where you can really shine. An overnight camping trip requires smart planning – including how you will dispose of your recyclables and waste. Learn how to pack lean and …
Read MoreOur last post featured a step-by-step guide on how to separate and store your recyclables — this week is about showing the next generation of campers that responsible recreation and recycling is fun for the whole family, and important for preserving the environment. By teaching kids to pack lean and leave clean, you’re ensuring that …
Read MoreIn our last post, we talked about packing lean to reduce your use and lighten your impact on the environment when you’re out enjoying the beautiful landscapes of our province. This week, we have tips for you to leave clean.. Leaving nature the way you found it means preserving our outdoor spaces for decades to …
Read MoreThis summer camping season in BC, learn how to pack lean and practice responsible outdoor recreation. Responsible recreation means trying to preserve our environment when we spend time in nature, so our parks and outdoor spaces can be enjoyed by everyone for decades to come. Many campers and outdoor adventure-seekers can tell you that the …
Read MoreWe are excited to join the Canada Plastics Pact as an Implementation Partner. As Canada’s first fully producer funded and managed extended producer responsibility program for residential packaging and paper, we are proud to play an essential role in supporting the responsible management of plastic packaging through the value chain. Through this partnership, we will …
Read MoreThis summer Recycle BC is hosting a number of soft plastics collection events around BC! Join us as we aim to keep plastic bags, plastic overwrap, stand-up zipper lock pouches, crinkly wrappers and bags, plastic net bags, and other flexible plastic packaging out of the landfill. Bring the following soft plastics to our team: …
Read MoreSummer is camping season in BC, and whether you are escaping the city for the day or sleeping under the stars, we are encouraging everyone to leave nature the way they found it with tips to Pack Lean, Leave Clean. Pack Lean, Leave Clean shares information about recycling camping packaging, specifically soft plastics. We want …
Read MoreWe are honoured to celebrate and collaborate with First Nations communities throughout the year. In British Columbia, various recycling programs are responsible for the collection and management of materials ranging from residential packaging and paper collected by Recycle BC to non-rechargeable batteries, to tires. Nine of these programs, including Recycle BC, came together in 2018 …
Read MoreCelebrating Mother’s Day can include gifts or a nice brunch, but it’s most often celebrated with fresh, spring flowers. This past weekend is one of the busiest times of year for the purchase of potted plants and hopefully those plants will last for years to come. The plastic plant pots your new blooms arrive in, …
Read MoreBy now, you’ve seen the stars of our Recycle Right campaign spreading our message of conscientious clean-up and environmental awareness. Yes, some of the scenarios our models posed for are exaggerated for the camera but being the pros they are, each of them took on the challenge of communicating a simple but effective message: Recycle …
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