Paper recycling in Ontario takes a hit
Atlantic Packaging Products is closing its recycled newsprint plant in Whitby, because of a “drastic” decline in North American newsprint demand, the high Canadian dollar, and high operating costs in Ontario. The plant was Canada’s first to produce 100 per cent recycled newsprint, and also p…
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Waste Diversion Ontario has released its proposed diversion program for used tires. Public comments will be accepted until March 29. The plan targets a tire diversion rate of 90% for passenger tires and 50% for off-road tires by 2015, and promises to clean up existing stockpiles of tires in…
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Systemic problems with Canada's Export/Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Materials Regulations lead to unnecessary disputes.
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Ontario's Bill 105, the proposed Waste Reporting Act, is a rarity -- a private member's bill that has government support and is going to pass.
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Major changes coming for waste management in Ontario- blue box to change to 100% producer funding?
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