Waste Management

ELC on Environmental Bill of Rights and proposed Wastewater Regulations

The Environmental Law Centre posts on a couple of recent developments. Adam Driedzic posts on Bill C-469: An Act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights, which recently passed second reading in the House of Commons.

Laura Bowman comments on proposed wastewater regulations under the Fisheries Act.

There is no assurance from regulators that public health and the environment will be adequately protected while municipalities take 10-30 years to comply. These timelines are not consistent with those ordered by the courts on the rare occasions when municipalities have been charged and convicted.

Posted June 22, 2010 by AEN

Volunteer Opportunity: Yellow Fish Road Storm Drain Stencilling

Position:

Yellow Fish Road Storm Drain Stencilling

Organization:

Trout Unlimited Canada

Location:

Calgary

Dates: Monday, June 21, 2010 to Sunday, October 31, 2010

Help protect Calgary's rivers and provide a valuable service by participating in Trout Unlimited Canada's Yellow Fish Road storm drain stenciling program. All materials are free for you or your group to stencil storm drains and distribute door hangers in the neighborhood of your choice. The stencils and door hangers remind communities that 'only rain goes in storm drains.' Read more »

Posted June 18, 2010 by AEN

Vegetable Waste Matters — It's Not Garbage Anymore

Bow Valley Clean Air Society

May 13 2010 - 7:00pm

Public Meeting on Composting

BVCAS is hosting a public meeting on the subject of “Vegetable Waste Matters- It’s Not Garbage Anymore.” We welcome your attendance and input.

Guest Speaker: Peter Duck of Toward Zero Waste Read more »

Location

Canmore Miners Hall

Canmore, AB

See map: Google Maps

Posted May 7, 2010 by AEN2

RCA Ambassador Program Gears up for 2010

Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA)

Are you looking for one or more keen environmentally-oriented individuals to assist with specific tasks or projects this summer? Look no further — RCA’s Recycling Ambassadors can help.

The RCA hires a group of university/college students each year to carry out important education and technical projects from May through August. The students travel throughout Alberta delivering these projects, while gaining valuable experience that assists them in their education and career pursuits. Read more »

Posted January 27, 2010 by AEN2

2009 Waste Reduction Conference "Green for Gold"

Recycling Council of Alberta

Oct 14 2009 (All day) - Oct 16 2009 (All day)

The RCA’s 2009 Waste Reduction Conference "Green for Gold" will be held October 14-16, 2009 at the Fairmont Palliser hotel in Calgary, Alberta.

Fairmont Palliser Room Block Release: September 12, 2009

The Fairmont Palliser is offering special delegate rates starting at $199 per night (plus applicable taxes & gratuities). Please be sure to state that you are with the group "Recycling Council of Alberta" when booking your room. Reservations must be made prior to September 12, 2009 to ensure availability. After this date, reservations will be subject to availability and higher rates may apply. For reservations, call 403.262.1234. The Fairmont Global Reservations Centre at 1.800.441.1414 can also assist you with room reservations or you can book online.

Early Conference Registration Deadline: September 18, 2009

Are you registered yet? Higher conference registration fees will apply for registrations received after September 18, 2009. Visit www.recycle.ab.ca/conference for details and to register. Read more »

Location

Fairmont Palliser Hotel

133 9 Avenue SW

Calgary, AB

See map: Google Maps

Posted September 2, 2009 by AEN2

2009 Rs of Excellence Awards — Call for Nominations

Organization:

Recycling Council of Alberta

Deadline:

14 Aug 2009 (All day)

The RCA is seeking nominations for its 2009 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 »

Posted July 23, 2009 by AEN2

Sierra Club Monthly Meeting: Plastic Bag Campaign & Alderman John Mar

Sierra Club Chinook Group

May 6 2009 - 7:00pm

Ald. John Mar on plastic bags at next monthly meeting

Topic: Our next monthly meeting will be held Wednesday May 6^th, and will feature Alderman John Mar and the Sierra Club’s own Plastic Bag Campaign team, to talk about reducing the use of single-use plastic bags in our city. We will be showcasing other plastic bag initiatives around the world, and talking about the drastic effects littered plastic has on the environment, both local and global. Read more »

Location

Calgary Area Outdoor Council

1111 Memorial Drive NW

Calgary, AB

See map: Google Maps

Posted May 2, 2009 by AEN2

Waste Minimization and Management in Construction and Demolition Operations

Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence

Mar 26 2009 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

A large proportion of construction and demolition (C&D) wastes are currently disposed of in landfills. This waste management option is not only costly and a poor use of landfill space, but it represents a missed opportunity to extract value from the "waste".

Reductions in the amount of C&D debris in landfills can be achieved by reuse and recycling of discarded materials, as well as by preventing the generation of waste materials in the first place. Read more »

Location

Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant

10977 50 Street

Edmonton, AB

See map: Google Maps

Posted March 16, 2009 by AEN2

Pitch-In Canada Week

PITCH-IN CANADA

Apr 20 2009 (All day) - Apr 26 2009 (All day)

Your Group is invited to participate in PITCH-IN Week: Operation: Clean Sweep, April 20—26, 2009. It is a great way for your members to show their concern for the environment and demonstrate their civic responsibility. Read more »