Public invited to dig into landfill debate  By John Tapley Woodstock Sentinel Review Friday, March 9, 2012 INGERSOLL –  – Get involved, stay informed, ask questions and provide feedback. Walker Environmental Group (WEG) is encouraging public participation in its proposal to develop a land...

waste & Recyling News – March 2 2012 The Vermont House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to a bill that would ban certain recyclable materials from landfills. House Bill 485 would ban batteries from landfills immediately, recyclable materials including plastic and glass containe...

By M.J. Deschamps | EUROPEAN PLASTICS NEWS March 1 2012 As global demand for rigid plastic packaging is rising, environmental awareness is increasing. In response, many manufacturers and retailers are moving towards greater sustainability, targeting both effectiveness and environmentalism with their ...

Agency undertaking review of financial incentives  Daily News Feb 27 2012 Waste Diversion Ontario has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking professional consulting services to undertake a comprehensive review of the development and implementation of financial incentives paid to service provi...

McGuinty Government Creating Waste Diversion System That Protects Consumers Ontario government news release February 9 2012 Ontario is creating an action plan for diverting waste from landfills and keeping harmful chemicals out of our communities while protecting consumers from unnecessary charges. R...

By KIM MACKRAEL AND SEAN SILCOFF Globe and Mail Feb 9 2012 Ontario’s Environment Minister has ordered a sweeping review of the body that oversees hazardous waste recycling in the province, including an examination of Stewardship Ontario’s finances and its newly established incentive pricing program. ...

Significant increase in spent lead-acid batteries crossing the border  Environmental News Service February 8, 2012 MONTREAL – The transboundary movement of spent lead-acid batteries in North America has environmental and public health consequences to communities in Mexico that are the subject o...

CBC News Jan 6 2012 Tim Hortons is defending its use of paper cups after a Fredericton man announced his plans to photograph and pick up discarded coffee cups for the next year. Read more ...

Town on Target to Achieve 15% Reduction in Water usage by 2015News Release from Town of the Blue Mountains November 23, 2011 In 2007, as part of its commitment to water conservation and long-term community sustainability, the Municipality committed to a reduction of 15% in total water usage by 2015. ...

Guests given miniature spades as mementoes By CAROLA VYHNAK TORONTO STAR November 3 2011 Durham residents who opposed a controversial garbage incinerator may now add pocketbook injury to insult with the news that the groundbreaking ceremony cost more than $75,000. Read more ...