Recycling Council of Alberta

Oct

15

2007

RCA Newsflash "Albertans Challenged to Reduce Waste"

Waste Reduction Week has arrived!

The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is leading the province-wide promotional and educational campaign for the 2007 national Waste Reduction Week (WRW) campaign, October 15 to 21, 2007. The purpose of the week is to encourage waste reduction and minimization initiatives at home, at school and in communities and businesses. Visit www.wrwcanada.com for information. Read More

Waste Reduction & Pollution Prevention

Recycling Council of Alberta

Oct

11

2007

RCA Newsflash "RCA Participating in Buildex Calgary"

The Recycling Council of Alberta is participating in the eighth annual Buildex Calgary Conference and Exposition as an education initiative to inform the construction, renovation and demolition sector of recycling opportunities for related materials (e.g., wood, drywall, concrete, metal). Feel free to visit our booth and others which include green procurement product exhibitors. Read More

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Built Environment

Recycling Council of Alberta

Oct

03

2007

RCA Newsflash "Alberta Paint Stewardship Program"

Recycling Council of Alberta

Alberta Environment announced that beginning April 1, 2008, leftover paint and empty paint containers will be collected and recycled under a new provincial stewardship program. Assistant Deputy Minister Bev Yee sent a letter to stakeholders introducing the program's purpose and background, and also announcing upcoming consultation sessions. The Alberta Recycling Management Authority has been delegated to manage the new program. Read More

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Waste Reduction & Pollution Prevention

Recycling Council of Alberta

Jul

10

2007

2007 RCA Waste Reduction Conference "20/20 Vision"

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <h3>The Recycling Council of Alberta turns 20!!</h3><p>The <a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca">RCA</a> celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the <a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca/rca_conference_2007/index.htm">2007 Waste Reduction Conference "20/20 Vision"</a>.</p> </div> </div></div>

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Waste Reduction & Pollution Prevention

Jul

05

2007

2007 Rs of Excellence Awards - Call for Nominations

Recycling Council of Alberta

The RCA is seeking nominations for its 2007 Rs of Excellence Awards.

If you know a person, program or organization that has made an outstanding contribution towards waste reduction, please let us know.

Application is simple:

Submit a brief description of the nominee’s achievements and why you think they deserve an award. Considered criteria include: Read More

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Waste Reduction & Pollution Prevention

Recycling Council of Alberta

Oct

11

2006

Wanted: Information on Green Procurement Practices

The Recycling Council of Alberta Business Development Committee would like to assist and support the green procurement movement by providing current information on available “green products and services”, and “existing green procurement policies”. 2cg Inc. is working with the RCA to conduct research on green procurement. The purpose of this research is to provide information and to help those that are considering establishing a green procurement program.

If your municipality or private organization practices green procurement please contact Angella Vertzaya at [email protected]. Angella will contact you via telephone to collect information on your program and include the information in our research. Read More

Recycling Council of Alberta

Sep

05

2006

Recycling Council of Alberta Annual General Meeting

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> Edmonton </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca">Recycling Council of Alberta </a></p> <p>The Recycling Council of Alberta's Annual General Meeting will be held on</p><p>Wednesday, September 20, 2006<br />at 5:00 pm<br />at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton.</p><p>All members are welcome to attend and, among other items of business, vote for your new RCA board members.</p><p>Light snacks will be served.</p><hr /><p>Recycling Council of Alberta, P.O. Box 23, Bluffton, Alberta T0C 0M0<br />E-mail: <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">info</span> [at] <span class="d">recycle [dot] ab [dot] ca</span></span> Internet: <a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca">www.recycle.ab.ca</a> Phone: 403.843.6563 Fax: 403.843.4156</p> </div> </div></div>

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Sep

05

2006

Call for Nominations to the RCA Board of Directors

Recycling Council of Alberta

Do you have a strong personal commitment to reducing waste? Would you like to influence recycling policy in Alberta? Do you like working with other enthusiastic people on meaningful recycling-related projects?

If you want to be part of Alberta’s strongest waste reduction voice, the Recycling Council of Alberta is looking for individuals like you who are interested in joining our Board of Directors. Directors of the Board for the 2006/2007 term will be elected at the RCA’s Annual General Meeting on September 20, 2006 in Edmonton. Read More

Recycling Council of Alberta

Aug

17

2006

2006 RCA Conference "Back To The Future" - September 20-22, 2006

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> Edmonton </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca">Recycling Council of Alberta</a></p> <p>Time flies - and so does our time machine to "Back To The Future". Get on board before the <strong>early registration deadline (August 25)</strong> and save money! Register today - visit <a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca/rca_conference_2006/register/index.htm" title="www.recycle.ab.ca/rca_conference_2006/register/index.htm">www.recycle.ab.ca/rca_conference_2006/register/index.htm</a> </p> <p>Guest rooms at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald are still available. Conference rates, starting at $169 per night (plus applicable taxes) are guaranteed until August 20th. Reservations made after this date are subject to availability and higher rates may apply. Please be sue to state that you are with the group "Recycling Council of Alberta" when booking your room. Call 780.424.5181 or reserve on-line.</p> </div> </div></div>

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Aug

17

2006

2006 RCA Conference "Back To The Future" - Early Registration Deadline

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-2"><div class="form-item"> <label>Location: </label> Edmonton </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca">Recycling Council of Alberta</a></p> <h4>2006 RCA Conference "Back To The Future" - September 20-22, 2006</h4> <p>Time flies - and so does our time machine to "Back To The Future". Get on board before the early registration deadline (August 25) and save money! Register today - visit <a href="http://www.recycle.ab.ca/rca_conference_2006/register/index.htm" title="www.recycle.ab.ca/rca_conference_2006/register/index.htm">www.recycle.ab.ca/rca_conference_2006/register/index.htm</a> </p> <p>Guest rooms at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald are still available. Conference rates, starting at $169 per night (plus applicable taxes) are guaranteed until August 20th. Reservations made after this date are subject to availability and higher rates may apply. Please be sue to state that you are with the group "Recycling Council of Alberta" when booking your room. Call 780.424.5181 or reserve on-line.</p> </div> </div></div>

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