Simcoe County news release The County of Simcoe continues to be among the very best in the province when it comes to diverting waste from landfills. Ranking in the top 10 out of 230 municipalities around the province for the fourth straight year, the County of Simcoe received seventh place in the ann...
from the New Tecumseth Times Dear editor: Re: article printed in the Oct. 3rd edition of The Times regarding Lynn and Glen Potts I read about the ongoing plight of Lynn and Glen Potts. It is a very unfortunate situation for this couple which was not brought on by them in any way shape or […]...
By David Suzuki with contributions from Ian Hanington, Communications Manager Many urban areas have built or are considering building waste-incineration facilities to generate energy. At first glance, it seems like a win-win. You get rid of “garbage” and acquire a new energy source with f...
By Amanda Persico Markham Economist & Sun August 14 2013Markhamites, you did it.During a special press conference today at Chelsea Park in Ward 4, it was announced Markham’s waste diversion rate has hit 80 per cent. ...
By Peter Criscione Brampton Guardian August 7 2013 PEEL—As Peel Region works to sort out long-term waste management plans, Algonquin Power has secured its immediate future by landing deals with York and Simcoe. ...
Liberals’ new waste reduction legislation places recycling costs upon producers, not the consumer, says Environment Minister Jim BradleyBy: Richard J. Brennan Toronto Star Jun 06 2013The Liberal government is moving to scrap controversial consumer eco fees on things like tires and electronics.Environ...
By WES KELLER Orangeville Citizen May 15 2013The fate of Dufferin Eco Energy Park (DEEP) appears to be up in the air following the recent request from energy-fromwaste (EFW) co-proponent Navitus that Dufferin invest $2 million in the proposed Westinghouse plasma gasification plant....
Privacy concerns over an environmental policy inspire councillors to allow even more plastic in the systemBy Rachel Mendleson Toronto Star May 16 2013Council meetings in placid Dufferin County are generally tame affairs, absent of the raised voices and name-calling that sometimes cast a pall over pro...
By Edith Honan, Reuters February 14, 2013NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will propose a ban on Styrofoam, the substance commonly used for take-out food containers that is almost impossible to recycle.The mayor who has already targeted fat, sugar and salt in the city will turn to extr...
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