Category Archives: History

Recycling in the age of Hercules

Posted on January 9, 2014 by John Watson

I admit I’m a sucker for TV shows and movies that depict ancient Greece and Rome — Spartacus, I, Claudius, Rome, Troy, Immortals, Clash of the Titans, Gladiator — they’re right up my alley. This year, I’ll be lining up at the movies to … Continue reading →

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Recycling in Downton Abbey

Posted on January 2, 2014 by John Watson

January 5, 2014 marks the return of Downton Abbey in North America, and I for one couldn’t be more excited. I came late to this television masterpiece, having binge-viewed the first three seasons over the past few weeks. Telling the story of … Continue reading →

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The history of recycling in Ontario

Posted on November 16, 2012 by joycewychan

Have you ever wondered why the recycling box is blue? Or why only certain materials are accepted for recycling? Or even where recycling started? Proof of recycling can actually be found all the way back to 400 BCE, however modern … Continue reading →

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Barry Commoner – Scientist and Environmental Champion

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Andrea Graham

Have you ever heard any of these expressions? Everything Is Connected to Everything Else Everything Must Go Somewhere Nature Knows Best There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch Chances are you have heard at least one of these … Continue reading →

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We’re having a party… to celebrate our landfill!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Allison Tyldesley

We’re hosting an open house to celebrate 20 years of environmentally safe waste management in Halton Region — and you’re invited! This Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Halton residents are welcome to come to the Halton … Continue reading →

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Interesting Facts about the Halton Waste Management Site’s Construction

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Walter Scattolon

September 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the Halton Waste Management Site.  We’re celebrating with a community open house on Saturday, September 29, 2012!  While many residents are coming out to see our landfill equipment in action, most will likely be … Continue reading →

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Managing solid waste caused by emergencies and disasters

Posted on August 20, 2012 by John Watson

9/11 and the World Trade Center. Hurricane Katrina. The earthquake in Haiti. The tsunami in Japan.  These disasters resulted in a horrifying loss of human life and the destruction of property. They also generated an unexpected amount of solid waste that needed … Continue reading →

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It’s National Public Works Week – a time to recognize how our environment and community is protected

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Andrea Graham

Public Works is something that is actually quite difficult to define. It consists of a multitude of various services provided to the public, some are obvious, and some are not often realized. These consist of “must have” services such as … Continue reading →

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How early settlers and Victorians lived sustainably for the environment

Posted on May 17, 2012 by John Watson

In this 5 minute video, I visit Karla Corrigan from the Halton Region Museum, to learn about the sustainable practices of Halton’s early settlers and Victorians. We should be inspired by their efforts to practice the 3Rs — reduce, reuse, … Continue reading →

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Recycling History in Halton: Citizens Who Led the Way

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Nicole Meek

For many of us, we cannot remember life without the Blue Box. Recycling is second nature to us now, but there once was a time in Halton, and throughout Ontario, that environmentally-aware residents had to go that extra mile to … Continue reading →

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