Tag: Recycling
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London Businesses Brace for Change as Ontario Blue Box Shifts to Producer Responsibility
Ontario’s Blue Box Overhaul Arrives in London London, Ontario, and many other communities are grappling with a sweeping change to the province’s recycling framework. Starting January 1, the long-running Blue Box program transfers the responsibility for recyclable collection from municipalities to producers. The change is designed to shift costs and accountability to manufacturers and retailers,…
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London Businesses Brace for Recycling Changes: Will More Waste Hit Landfills?
Overview: A Provincial Shift in Responsibility Starting January 1, a sweeping change reassigns the obligations of Ontario’s Blue Box recycling program. The province is transitioning the responsibility for collecting and processing recyclable materials from municipalities to a new framework, a move intended to streamline services and reduce costs. But in London, business owners and environmental…
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Ford promises fixes after Toronto’s blue bin privatization stumbles
Overview: A rough start for privatized recycling in Toronto Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signaled that the province will reassess its approach to residential recycling collection after Toronto experienced a rough rollout of the privatized system. With some blue recycling bins left uncollected in the early days, critics questioned whether the shift to private operators…
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Ford promises fixes as Toronto’s privatized recycling system hits a rough start with blue-bin backlog
Ontario Premier Promises Fixes for Privatized Recycling in Toronto Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signaled that the province will adjust its approach to residential recycling if needed, following a rocky start for the newly privatized system in Toronto. By Monday, several blue recycling bins remained full and uncollected in some neighborhoods, highlighting growing pains in…
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Ford pledges fixes as Toronto’s blue-bin pickup faces rough privatized rollout
Overview: A challenging start for privatized recycling in Toronto Toronto’s rollout of the province’s privatized residential recycling system hit a stumble as some blue bins remained uncollected earlier this week. The shift to private contractors was pitched as a modernization move to improve efficiency and service consistency, but residents reported missed pickups and crowded blue…
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Singapore’s 10-cent beverage container deposit starts April
Overview: A small deposit with a big recycling aim Starting April 1, Singapore will implement a 10-cent deposit on bottled and canned beverages. The scheme adds a small, refundable amount to the price of each drink, designed to encourage consumers to return containers for recycling. The policy is part of a broader effort to reduce…
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Singapore’s 10-Cent Beverage Deposit Starts April With Extended Stock Transition
Overview: A New 10-Cent Deposit for Bottled and Canned Drinks Singapore is set to begin a national deposit return scheme in April, requiring consumers to pay a S$0.10 deposit on bottled and canned beverages. This deposit will be added to the price of the drink and refunded when the empty container is returned. The move…
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Singapore’s 10-Cent Beverage Container Return Deposit Begins in April Amid Stock Clearance Plan
What’s changing: A small deposit with a big purpose Starting April 1, Singapore will implement a nationwide 10-cent deposit on bottled and canned beverages. Consumers will pay an additional S$0.10 at the point of purchase, which will be refunded when the empty container is returned. The policy aims to boost recycling rates and support a…
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Breaking Ground: Recycled Sand and Gravel Could Extend Building Lifespans
Rethinking Construction Waste In a world increasingly focused on sustainable development, a breakthrough from Chinese researchers is turning demolition debris into a new backbone for modern buildings. By repurposing sand and gravel recovered from demolished structures, scientists are creating materials that not only reduce waste but also enhance the longevity of new construction. This approach…
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Recycled Sand and Gravel in Construction: Extending Building Lifespans
A Breakthrough in Construction Materials Researchers are turning the tide in construction science by developing materials that significantly extend the lifespan of buildings. The focus is on repurposed aggregates—sand and gravel salvaged from demolished structures—that would otherwise become waste. This approach not only addresses a mounting problem of debris but also reduces the demand for…