Waste Reduction &amp; Pollution Prevention

Jun

10

2019

STATEMENT: Federal government takes action to fix the plastics crisis

Visit the Waste Free Edmonton website for more detailed position descriptions and to apply.

Feb

13

2019

Volunteer Opportunities: Various positions, Waste Free Edmonton

Position:

Various positions

Organization:

Waste Free Edmonton

Location:

Edmonton

Waste Free Edmonton are seeking volunteers to help grow the organization and work on various campaigns:

Leadership Roles

Board Member – Waste Free Edmonton Society
Fundraising Manager

General Volunteer Positions

Event Ambassador
Graphic Design Specialist
Petition Champion
Business Liaison

Take Action Read more about Tell Canada you want to end plastic waste

Volunteer

Tell Canada you want to end plastic waste

Environmental Defence

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Canada recycles less than 11 percent of its plastic waste. Act now. #ZeroPlasticWaste.

Deadline:

23 Nov 2018

Next week, Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers are meeting in Ottawa to finalize their national plan to fight plastic pollution. It’s vital that the plan is both ambitious and enforceable if we’re going to improve our terrible 11 per cent recycling rate for plastic waste. Sign the petition now to make sure they know you want a plastic waste free environment by 2025.

Source: Environmental Defence

Toxics

Recycling

News & Announcements

Oct

16

2018

Jeff Kirschner & Litterati

Plastic-Free YYC

Oct 16 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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Litterati is a community that is “crowdsource-cleaning” the planet – one piece of litter at a time. With participation in over 100 countries, the Litterati community is picking up litter and simultaneously collecting data such as identifying brands and mapping problem areas. Together we are working with schools, companies, and cities to create a litter-free world. Read more about Jeff Kirschner & Litterati

Source: Eventbrite

Location

ATB Entrepreneur Centre

1110 17 Avenue SW

T2T 0B4 Calgary , AB

See map: Google Maps

Free Screening Poster Read more about Earth Day Film Screening: Just Eat It! A Food Waste Story

Apr

22

2016

Earth Day Film Screening: Just Eat It! A Food Waste Story

Environment Lethbridge

Oldman Watershed Council

Chinook Food Connect

Apr 22 2016 - 9:00pm

Source: Environment Lethbridge

Location

The Hub

319 6 Street S

Lethbridge , AB

See map: Google Maps

Food Issues

Food Security

Sep

30

2015

Under the Big Top: 2015 Conference on Canadian Stewardship & Recycling Council of Alberta Waste Reduction Conference

Conference on Canadian Stewardship

Sep 30 2015 - 6:00am to Oct 2 2015 - 6:00am

From the conference website:

The Conference on Canadian Stewardship (CCS) is where industry and government come together to discuss current and topical issues affecting product stewardship in Canada. This is an “industry-led” biennial event where companies who financially contribute for the managing of their end-of-life products, and the organizations that operate stewardship programs can actively participate in a lively forum dedicated to their interests.

The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) promotes and facilitates waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation in the Province of Alberta. RCA organizes an annual waste reduction conference that provides valuable educational and networking opportunities. For more information about the Recycling Council of Alberta, please visit www.recycle.ab.ca

This year, CCS and RCA teamed up to bring you a joint conference, themed “Under the Big Top”, to be held from September 30 to October 2, 2015 at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Over 500 delegates are expected to attend this year’s event.

Full program & registration information on the conference website

Location

The Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff , AB

See map: Google Maps

Beverage Container Management Board

Apr

16

2015

Call for Delegates: Board of Directors, Beverage Container Management Board

Initiative:

Board of Directors

Position:

Public Member

Application Deadline:

27 Apr 2015

The Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) is responsible for the collection and recycling of beverage containers throughout Alberta.

The BCMB is a not-for-profit association consisting of representatives of Alberta beverage manufacturers, container depots and the public (environmental organizations, municipalities and interested citizens). The BCMB was established through the Beverage Container Recycling Regulation, which was enacted under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the organization’s bylaws. Since its inception on December 1, 1997, the BCMB has worked to ensure that Albertans have access to a convenient and cost-effective system for recycling used beverage containers.

The BCMB is a Delegated Administrative Organization (DAO), an arm’s length organization that has delegated government authority under the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to impose requirements on recycling program stakeholders. DAOs are unique – a range of stakeholders are encouraged to participate, including industry, government and the public. These parties are primarily involved in program stewardship through appointments to the Board of Directors.

One Public Member position on the Board of Directors is reserved for a designee of the Alberta Environmental Network. The current AEN-nominated Director’s 3-year term expires this spring. Read more about Call for Delegates: Board of Directors, Beverage Container Management Board

Recycling

Apr

23

2013

Recycling Council of Alberta Southeast Regional Workshop

Apr 23 2013 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm

presented in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat

Join the Recycling Council of Alberta in Medicine Hat to get updates and discuss current issues in the recycling industry.The RCA is hosting this workshop to engage its members (and other interested parties) in a discussion on the issues and future opportunities within waste management. We look forward to sharing updates on current issues, and gaining feedback from you on your perspectives and experiences in the industry.

Cost: $45 (RCA members); $95 (non-members) - Lunch is included. Read more about Recycling Council of Alberta Southeast Regional Workshop

Agenda and speakers

Register today

Location

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre (Studio Room)

401 1 Street SE

Medicine Hat , AB

See map: Google Maps

Recycling

Oct

03

2012

2012 Waste Reduction Conference: "Wide World of Waste"