Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Season | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/706/Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Season | 706 | Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Season | GP0|#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> | 2021-12-02T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
River District Becomes First Customer for Metro Vancouver District Energy Project | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/708/River District Becomes First Customer for Metro Vancouver District Energy Project | 708 | River District Becomes First Customer for Metro Vancouver District Energy Project | GP0|#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> | 2022-01-06T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
New Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre Opens September 9 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/747/New Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre Opens September 9 | 747 | New Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre Opens September 9 | GP0|#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> | 2022-09-08T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
Superhabits Save the Day: Everyday Superheroes Save Our Region By Reducing Single-Use Items | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/664/Superhabits Save the Day: Everyday Superheroes Save Our Region By Reducing Single-Use Items | 664 | Superhabits Save the Day: Everyday Superheroes Save Our Region By Reducing Single-Use Items | GP0|#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> | 2021-06-10T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
Metro Vancouver Moves to Tackle Illegal Dumping | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/495/Metro Vancouver Moves to Tackle Illegal Dumping | 495 | Metro Vancouver Moves to Tackle Illegal Dumping | GP0|#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> | 2017-08-09T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2017 |
Families and Neighbours Work Together to Reduce Waste | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/49/Families and Neighbours Work Together to Reduce Waste | 49 | Families and Neighbours Work Together to Reduce Waste | GP0|#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> | 2013-07-09T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2013 |
Waste-to-Energy emissions about to get even lower | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/5/Waste-to-Energy emissions about to get even lower | 5 | Waste-to-Energy emissions about to get even lower | GP0|#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> | 2014-09-11T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2014 |
Mattress Recycling Skyrockets in Metro Vancouver | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/124/Mattress Recycling Skyrockets in Metro Vancouver | 124 | Mattress Recycling Skyrockets in Metro Vancouver | GP0|#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> | 2011-08-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2011 |
Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge Wins Award | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/126/Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge Wins Award | 126 | Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge Wins Award | GP0|#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> | 2011-08-30T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2011 |
Garbage Plan for Metro Vancouver Approved | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/128/Garbage Plan for Metro Vancouver Approved | 128 | Garbage Plan for Metro Vancouver Approved | GP0|#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> | 2011-07-25T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2011 |
Story Tellers Create Memories, Not Garbage | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/43/Story Tellers Create Memories, Not Garbage | 43 | Story Tellers Create Memories, Not Garbage | GP0|#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> | 2013-10-29T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2013 |
New Tipping Fees Effective January 1, 2016 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/433/New Tipping Fees Effective January 1, 2016 | 433 | New Tipping Fees Effective January 1, 2016 | GP0|#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> | 2015-12-22T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2015 |
On-site Composting at Multi-family Residence | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/44/On-site Composting at Multi-family Residence | 44 | On-site Composting at Multi-family Residence | GP0|#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> | 2013-09-23T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2013 |
Re-thinking Waste - from Cradle to Cradle | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/45/Re-thinking Waste - from Cradle to Cradle | 45 | Re-thinking Waste - from Cradle to Cradle | GP0|#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> | 2013-09-18T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2013 |
Zero Waste Visionaries Describe Ways to Design Out Waste | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/46/Zero Waste Visionaries Describe Ways to Design Out Waste | 46 | Zero Waste Visionaries Describe Ways to Design Out Waste | GP0|#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> | 2013-09-24T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2013 |
Create Memories, Not Garbage | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/424/Create Memories, Not Garbage | 424 | Create Memories, Not Garbage | GP0|#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> | 2015-11-18T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2015 |
Metro Vancouver Discontinues Current Waste-To-Energy Procurement Process | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/427/Metro Vancouver Discontinues Current Waste-To-Energy Procurement Process | 427 | Metro Vancouver Discontinues Current Waste-To-Energy Procurement Process | GP0|#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> | 2015-12-10T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2015 |
This Holiday Season, You Can Be A Green Angel Too | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/112/This Holiday Season, You Can Be A Green Angel Too | 112 | This Holiday Season, You Can Be A Green Angel Too | GP0|#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> | 2011-11-30T08:00:00Z | | | string;#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. | 113 | Financial 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> | 2011-10-31T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2011 |
Zero Waste Visionaries Joining Forces Across Canada | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/41/Zero Waste Visionaries Joining Forces Across Canada | 41 | Zero Waste Visionaries Joining Forces Across Canada | GP0|#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> | 2013-10-16T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2013 |