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Clothing Donation And Repair Is Key To Tackling Textile Waste in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/597/Clothing Donation And Repair Is Key To Tackling Textile Waste in Metro Vancouver597Clothing Donation And Repair Is Key To Tackling Textile Waste in Metro VancouverGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0229CBC4156C45B996B55AAE9D642C9B"><p>​Metro Vancouver is encouraging residents to "think thrice" before tossing that ugly blouse, ripped jeans or socks with holes into the garbage. Most unwanted clothing items can be repurposed, donated or repaired, reducing the amount of waste in the region.</p></div>2020-02-18T08:00:00Zstring;#2020
Tis The Season To Create Memories, Not Garbagehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/592/Tis The Season To Create Memories, Not Garbage592Tis The Season To 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="ExternalClassA4823F6DD27C401EB4ED3A5F1ACCDB7C"><p>​With the holiday season upon us, Metro Vancouver wants to help residents think sustainably this Christmas, with its annual <a href="/services/solid-waste/reduction-reuse/create-memories/"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Create Memories, Not Garbage</span></a> campaign. For almost a decade, this popular holiday waste reduction initiative has promoted experience-based, low-waste gift and decorating ideas so that fewer pieces of packaging and unwanted gifts end up being thrown away.</p></div>2019-11-25T08:00:00Zstring;#2019
"Hey! Food Scraps Aren't Garbage" Builds on Green Bin Successhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/586/"Hey! Food Scraps Aren't Garbage" Builds on Green Bin Success586"Hey! Food Scraps Aren't Garbage" Builds on Green Bin SuccessGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass11EB516A93D64FC287438A2C26A0A069"><p> Metro Vancouver is launching an enhanced organics recycling campaign to further build on the region’s waste diversion successes by reminding people, <em>Hey! Food Scraps Aren’t Garbage</em>.</p></div>2019-09-09T07:00:00Zstring;#2019
Metro Vancouver to Provide Secure Disposal of Abandoned Canadian Waste from the Philippineshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/580/Metro Vancouver to Provide Secure Disposal of Abandoned Canadian Waste from the Philippines580Metro Vancouver to Provide Secure Disposal of Abandoned Canadian Waste from the PhilippinesGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass02849761E27C44989F576A1584E5700C"><p>​Metro Vancouver will securely dispose of approximately 1,500 tonnes of repatriated Canadian waste shipped from the Philippines at its Waste-to-Energy Facility in Burnaby.</p></div>2019-05-24T07:00:00Zstring;#2019
No Dumping - Put Waste In Its Placehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/576/No Dumping - Put Waste In Its Place576No Dumping - Put Waste In Its PlaceGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassBDDA8C6BBE8C4250AE0FA33542E8C950"><p>​Metro Vancouver's <a href="http://www.wasteinitsplace.ca/">Put Waste in Its Place</a> campaign is back for a third year, reminding residents to do the right thing by disposing of their unwanted items responsibly instead of illegally dumping them in alleys, parks and on the curbside.</p></div>2019-04-15T07:00:00Zstring;#2019
Metro Vancouver Urges Residents to Think Thrice About Their Clotheshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/572/Metro Vancouver Urges Residents to Think Thrice About Their Clothes572Metro Vancouver Urges Residents to Think Thrice About Their ClothesGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass67C06801BBC242A38B2B1EA711CBEF03"><p>​Metro Vancouver has launched "<a href="http://www.clothesarentgarbage.ca/">Think Thrice About Your Clothes</a>," a new waste reduction campaign aimed at cutting the amount of clothing being thrown out in the region. </p></div>2019-02-25T08:00:00Zstring;#2019
Its Easier Than Ever To Create Memories, Not Garbage This Holiday Seasonhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/567/Its Easier Than Ever To Create Memories, Not Garbage This Holiday Season567Its Easier Than Ever To Create Memories, Not Garbage This Holiday SeasonGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassACA6312BC9C24BF9B681C494189DABF7"><p>​Metro Vancouver encourages residents to <em>Create memories, not garbage</em> this holiday season by trying low-waste gift and entertaining ideas so that less packaging and fewer decorations end up in the landfill after Christmas.</p></div>2018-11-14T08:00:00Zstring;#2018
National Launch of Love Food Hate Waste in Canadahttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/536/National Launch of Love Food Hate Waste in Canada536National Launch of Love Food Hate Waste in CanadaGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassFC6786FF9B65413FB814FE44094C56EE"><p>​Two of Canada’s largest food retailers have joined with local and provincial governments and agencies to launch a national <a href="file:///C:/Users/Slusk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/W9FR133U/LoveFoodHateWaste.ca">Love Food Hate Waste</a> campaign today</p></div>2018-07-18T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Cleaning Up For Spring - Metro Vancouver Urges Residents Not to Illegally Dumphttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/522/Cleaning Up For Spring - Metro Vancouver Urges Residents Not to Illegally Dump522Cleaning Up For Spring - Metro Vancouver Urges Residents Not to Illegally DumpGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass8B4460FC38334FC286DBBB8C98FFD163"><p>As the region emerges from winter, Metro Vancouver is reminding anyone planning to spring clean that there are many convenient and affordable ways to recycle, donate or dispose of unwanted bulky items such as sofas and mattresses through the Waste in its Place online portal.</p></div>2018-04-09T07:00:00Zstring;#2018
Hey, Food Isn't Garbage - Metro Vancouver Launches Multi-Family Food Scraps Campaignhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/516/Hey, Food Isn't Garbage - Metro Vancouver Launches Multi-Family Food Scraps Campaign516Hey, Food Isn't Garbage - Metro Vancouver Launches Multi-Family Food Scraps CampaignGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass45022D458DF94825AE828DEC876F11EA"><p>Metro Vancouver will target multi-family residents in its latest “Hey, food isn’t garbage” campaign, noting that despite available green bins in most of the region’s apartment and townhouse complexes, too many food scraps still end up in the trash.</p></div>2017-10-31T07:00:00Zstring;#2017
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
Tis' the Season to Create Memories, not Garbage in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/453/Tis' the Season to Create Memories, not Garbage in Metro Vancouver453Tis' the Season to Create Memories, not Garbage in Metro VancouverGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass4D1DF91D0CBD4E459F1BBA00C4A39A98"><p>Starting a new hobby with a loved one, re-gifting a favourite novel or board game, giving gifts that last or taking a hungry student grocery shopping are just a few of the ideas being offered as part of Metro Vancouver’s Create Memories, Not Garbage holiday campaign that runs until January 1.</p></div>2016-11-14T08:00:00Zstring;#2016
National Food Waste Reduction Strategy Unveiled in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/451/National Food Waste Reduction Strategy Unveiled in Metro Vancouver451National Food Waste Reduction Strategy Unveiled in Metro VancouverGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassBA3131404FD7460BABF4A6569CA8ED25">The National Zero Waste Council today announced a National Food Waste Reduction Strategy to combat climate change, reduce municipal disposal costs and improve community resiliency.</div>2016-11-03T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
Spring Cleaning Made Easier with Metro Vancouver Apphttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/437/Spring Cleaning Made Easier with Metro Vancouver App437Spring Cleaning Made Easier with Metro Vancouver AppGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassB77E6B6A742E43368B11BEC9E286C2B2"><p>If you have items to donate like furniture, appliances, and clothing, Metro Vancouver’s free app MVrecycles will help you find the most‐convenient locations. You’ll also find the closest locations to recycle just about anything including batteries, electronics, asphalt shingles, old tires, and paint.</p></div>2016-04-25T07:00:00Zstring;#2016
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
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
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
Recycling Spoiled Food After Recent Stormhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/418/Recycling Spoiled Food After Recent Storm418Recycling Spoiled Food After Recent StormGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0A0048F7E54640628AE1E4D9667A8A24"><p>​Metro Vancouver reminds residents and businesses to use their green bins and home composters to recycle as much of the excess food waste as possible due to power outages during last weekend’s storm.</p></div>2015-09-01T07:00:00Zstring;#2015
Initial Success for Waste & Clean Wood Disposal Bans Enforcement Begins July 1http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/402/Initial Success for Waste & Clean Wood Disposal Bans Enforcement Begins July 1402Initial Success for Waste & Clean Wood Disposal Bans Enforcement Begins July 1GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassF6D9889BE8B8420FB82DB94ABC90BFE8"><p>Recycling rates for food waste and clean wood have increased significantly since Metro Vancouver’s bans on food waste and clean wood came into effect on January 1. </p></div>2015-07-02T07:00:00Zstring;#2015
Nitrogen Oxides Emissions Significantly Reduced at Waste-to-Energy Facilityhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/396/Nitrogen Oxides Emissions Significantly Reduced at Waste-to-Energy Facility396Nitrogen Oxides Emissions Significantly Reduced at Waste-to-Energy FacilityGP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassA97C5B44F1B24FF38F307F8D4C201381">Since the beginning of 2015, emissions at the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility have been reduced by 53 per cent due to an updated emission control system, which is the equivalent of removing about 20,000 vehicles from the road.</div>2015-05-26T07:00:00Zstring;#2015

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