Category Archives: Businesses

Update on Ontario’s Waste Reduction Act

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Shirley McLean

Earlier this summer, HaltonRecycles wrote about the new waste management legislation introduced to the Ontario Legislature on June 6, 2013: Bill 91, the Waste Reduction Act and Waste Reduction Strategy. The proposed Act will help to establish a new system … Continue reading →

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The Green Fence Policy – China tightens restrictions at its boarders

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Andrea Graham

About five months ago, there was a bit of a hiccup in the world-wide recycling industry: China implemented what is known as “The Green Fence Policy.” This policy has resulted in more rigorous scrutiny of all recyclable material coming into … Continue reading →

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New waste management legislation proposed for Ontario

Posted on August 6, 2013 by joycewychan

On June 6, 2013, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment Jim Bradley, introduced Bill 91 to the Ontario Legislature. Bill 91 – An Act to establish a new regime for the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste and to repeal the … Continue reading →

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Women in Waste: Laura Shippen – building a strong career path

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Nicole Meek

In the first segment of our Women In Waste series, we looked at an influential woman in an unconventional career at our Halton Waste Management Site. In this blog I interviewed a young woman who started her career path early … Continue reading →

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Seeking better performance: Integrating waste diversion is a key first step for businesses

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

Waste as a term is sometimes misleading — a growing number of items can be reused, recovered or recycled, and don’t have to be “wasted.” In Ontario, many businesses are required to operate recycling programs, conduct waste audits and develop … Continue reading →

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Bringing good agricultural practices to the city

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

With more Ontarians growing up in urban areas, there is an increasing disconnect between the farming community and the people who populate Ontario’s urban centres. Summer is a great time to help bridge this gap. A visit to your local … Continue reading →

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Keep the Environment Free of Recycling Litter on Windy Days

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Weather…it happens. And if you live in Halton it is fair to say that we get and see it all. It may be due to the Niagara Escarpment or the big body of water we call Lake Ontario. It may … Continue reading →

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Cheers to a 3Rs Community Champion: The Carafe Wine Makers (Georgetown)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Nicole Meek

What does a full-bodied Shiraz with a hint of cassis and saving the planet have in common? Carafe Wine Makers in Georgetown of course! Owners Don and Catherine Jones have committed themselves to a great business with an extremely strong … Continue reading →

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National Sweater Day

Posted on February 6, 2012 by John Watson

Thursday, February 9 is National Sweater Day.  A day to celebrate all those tacky and wacky sweaters you have hidden deep in your closet.  You know the ones I mean — sweaters with mooses and ducks and flowery appliques. But … Continue reading →

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The GoodGuide: Helping Consumers Make Informed Choices

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Shirley McLean

Do you want to make good consumer choices when shopping, but are not sure how to do that? Do you want to choose products that do not contain harmful chemicals and are made by companies with good social policies? The … Continue reading →

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A Buy Nothing Day Challenge

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Nicole Meek

November 25, 2011 is Buy Nothing Day (BND) in North America. What is BND you may ask? BND was created in Vancouver in 1992 by Ted Dave, a social critic and media activist, as a time for all of us … Continue reading →

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Take Action with Waste Reduction Week – October 17 to 23, 2011

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Nicole Meek

Not to be confused with Earth Day in April, Waste Reduction Week(WRW) is a national event recognized during the third week in October and is coordinated by non-profit organizations and recycling councils from across the country.  The representative council in Ontario is … Continue reading →

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