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Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Seasonhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/706/Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Season706Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday SeasonGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassEBC7C9BE95D043E7973BBC644B992237"><p>​Spending quality time with loved ones, giving experiences as presents and supporting local shops that offer long-lasting, high-quality gifts are thoughtful and low-waste ways to show others you care this holiday season.<br></p></div>2021-12-02T08:00:00Zstring;#2021
River District Becomes First Customer for Metro Vancouver District Energy Projecthttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/708/River District Becomes First Customer for Metro Vancouver District Energy Project708River District Becomes First Customer for Metro Vancouver District Energy ProjectGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass22249D9313F6437F86A66C15D1FFD3F2">Residents and businesses in Vancouver’s River District community will soon have their space and water heating needs met with energy generated by Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy Facility. <br> </div>2022-01-06T08:00:00Zstring;#2022
New Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre Opens September 9http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/747/New Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre Opens September 9747New Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre Opens September 9GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassC6A1D2F6EF6642718F31F576775149D9"><p>​Metro Vancouver’s new Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre opens on September 9, and will make recycling and waste management more convenient for residents, reducing travel times and illegal dumping.<br></p></div>2022-09-08T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Superhabits Save the Day: Everyday Superheroes Save Our Region By Reducing Single-Use Itemshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/664/Superhabits Save the Day: Everyday Superheroes Save Our Region By Reducing Single-Use Items664Superhabits Save the Day: Everyday Superheroes Save Our Region By Reducing Single-Use ItemsGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassE2515AE015A84E469F79AD2FBEEFE65D"><p>Making reusable items part of a daily routine can make Metro Vancouver residents everyday superheroes! Actions like bringing reusable bags to the grocery store or packing lunch in a reusable container are more than just small habits — they are Superhabits that will go a long way to reducing waste in our region. </p></div>2021-06-10T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Metro Vancouver Moves to Tackle Illegal Dumpinghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/495/Metro Vancouver Moves to Tackle Illegal Dumping495Metro Vancouver Moves to Tackle Illegal DumpingGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass1B8150A9839B4E64916533E6978CACEF"><div>New research from Metro Vancouver shows that while most people hate seeing couches, mattresses and appliances littering the streets, many still engage in illegal dumping and often consider it a valid form of recycling.</div></div>2017-08-09T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
Families and Neighbours Work Together to Reduce Wastehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/49/Families and Neighbours Work Together to Reduce Waste49Families and Neighbours Work Together to Reduce WasteGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass8ED34D3D11FC423C94A1C08FE0D23435">A dozen families at the University of B.C.’s Point Grey campus recycled or composted more than 80 per cent of their waste last winter.</div>2013-07-09T07:00:00Zstring;#2013
Waste-to-Energy emissions about to get even lowerhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/5/Waste-to-Energy emissions about to get even lower5Waste-to-Energy emissions about to get even lowerGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass069D4C513A744103A31FD7F2265DE078"><p>​Emissions from Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy facility are getting lower thanks to an upgraded control system. Smog forms when nitrogen oxides react with other air pollutants in the presence of sunlight. The biggest source of in our region is vehicles</p></div>2014-09-11T07:00:00Zstring;#2014
Mattress Recycling Skyrockets in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/124/Mattress Recycling Skyrockets in Metro Vancouver124Mattress Recycling Skyrockets in Metro VancouverGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassE7CB96865BE54DA7A31E4A33585BAD8E">Mattress recycling has skyrocketed in Metro Vancouver since mattresses were prohibited from<br>the garbage at the start of 2011</div>2011-08-15T07:00:00Zstring;#2011
Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge Wins Awardhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/126/Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge Wins Award126Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge Wins AwardGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass335232876100475FB8ACBB8E10C6B254">Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Challenge received international recognition with a Silver Excellence Award for<br>Communication at the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) annual convention</div>2011-08-30T07:00:00Zstring;#2011
Garbage Plan for Metro Vancouver Approvedhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/128/Garbage Plan for Metro Vancouver Approved128Garbage Plan for Metro Vancouver ApprovedGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass54A15A7AEAEA48C4ADBB96669ABFFAF5">Following are comments from Lois Jackson, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, in regards to provincial approval of a new waste management plan for the region.</div>2011-07-25T07:00:00Zstring;#2011
Story Tellers Create Memories, Not Garbagehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/43/Story Tellers Create Memories, Not Garbage43Story Tellers Create Memories, Not GarbageGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass4A0B1B3750D14EA2A678CBFE6E35065F"><p>​​Local performers will tell their best holiday season stories during a public performance which celebrates memories of time spent with family and friends.   </p></div>2013-10-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2013
New Tipping Fees Effective January 1, 2016http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/433/New Tipping Fees Effective January 1, 2016433New Tipping Fees Effective January 1, 2016GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0A2656B1830D43268679363B99C0CEEF">New Metro Vancouver tipping fees for disposing of garbage at regional waste management facilities will take effect January 1, 2016. The new rates were approved by the Metro Vancouver Board on October 30, 2015. </div>2015-12-22T08:00:00Zstring;#2015
On-site Composting at Multi-family Residencehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/44/On-site Composting at Multi-family Residence44On-site Composting at Multi-family ResidenceGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass6947E5D979C94AF7958177580EBF7775"><p>​An automated composter called The Rocket is now in full operation at Malaspina Village, a Metro Vancouver housing complex, recycling food scraps and slashing waste hauling costs.   </p></div>2013-09-23T07:00:00Zstring;#2013
Re-thinking Waste - from Cradle to Cradlehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/45/Re-thinking Waste - from Cradle to Cradle45Re-thinking Waste - from Cradle to CradleGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass803E970BB0BA4D56810B65A76A0A50A7"><p>​But there is a new paradigm on the horizon, “Cradle-to-Cradle,” where manufacturers consciously design their products and packaging to be easily disassembled, repaired, reused and recycled.  </p></div>2013-09-18T07:00:00Zstring;#2013
Zero Waste Visionaries Describe Ways to Design Out Wastehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/46/Zero Waste Visionaries Describe Ways to Design Out Waste46Zero Waste Visionaries Describe Ways to Design Out WasteGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass34BD9D11F3D44609A4DF139E15B8BD92"><p>​​Waste reduction visionaries from Canada and other nations are speaking at Metro Vancouver’s third annual  Zero Waste Conference on Oct. 16. </p></div>2013-09-24T07:00:00Zstring;#2013
Create Memories, Not Garbagehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/424/Create Memories, Not Garbage424Create Memories, Not GarbageGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassC173D8BCE63646C8869B95FD675820BD">This year give shared experiences or gifts that are made to last. Create new Christmas memories with the people that bring you joy.</div>2015-11-18T08:00:00Zstring;#2015
Metro Vancouver Discontinues Current Waste-To-Energy Procurement Processhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/427/Metro Vancouver Discontinues Current Waste-To-Energy Procurement Process427Metro Vancouver Discontinues Current Waste-To-Energy Procurement ProcessGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassF24D7D6F323343788CDB23D5276E9E39"><p>Due to uncertainty around future waste volumes and continued reduction in residual waste, Metro Vancouver has discontinued its current waste-to-energy (WTE) procurement process. </p></div>2015-12-10T08:00:00Zstring;#2015
This Holiday Season, You Can Be A Green Angel Toohttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/112/This Holiday Season, You Can Be A Green Angel Too112This Holiday Season, You Can Be A Green Angel TooGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass9CB85461B6494A4F82540AA16720D859">This November and December, for the fourth year in a row, Metro Vancouver and its member municipalities are encouraging residents to have a festive holiday season and be sustainable, or ”green” while doing so.</div>2011-11-30T08:00:00Zstring;#2011
Financial Incentive Grows to Separate Garbage from Green Waste and Recyclables.http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/113/Financial Incentive Grows to Separate Garbage from Green Waste and Recyclables.113Financial Incentive Grows to Separate Garbage from Green Waste and Recyclables.GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass5E13D8B332B945F8B08C36680A7DDA27">The regional “tipping fee” charged for every tonne of garbage taken to waste transfer and disposal facilities in Metro Vancouver is going up next year, but the garbage disposal bills paid by taxpayers will stay the same.</div>2011-10-31T07:00:00Zstring;#2011
Zero Waste Visionaries Joining Forces Across Canadahttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/41/Zero Waste Visionaries Joining Forces Across Canada41Zero Waste Visionaries Joining Forces Across CanadaGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass441120502DDE465A97DD704FFEB0FC86">A national initiative to reduce garbage and conserve natural resources by “designing out waste” will be launched tomorrow at Metro Vancouver’s third annual Zero Waste Conference.</div>2013-10-16T07:00:00Zstring;#2013

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