Posts Filed Under: recycling

What You Need to Know About Toronto’s 2017 Water, Waste, and Parking Budget

Toronto actually has multiple City budgets! Think of this as the secret one that no one talks about.

By Neville Park Nov. 18th, 10:30 am

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Public Works: New York City Bans Polystyrene Foam

Toronto recycles its foam dishes, trays, and packaging, but they can still have a harmful effect on health and the environment.

By Peter Goffin Jan. 13th, 9:30 am

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Public Works: How Houston Is Putting All Its Waste in One Bin

The city wants to make separating trash from recycling a thing of the past—but critics say the idea isn't all it's cracked up to be.

By Peter Goffin Nov. 18th, 9:25 am

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Public Works: Recycling Textiles

re-fashioNYC is doing for clothes what the bluebox did for bottles and cans.

By Patrick Metzger Jun. 6th, 12:00 pm

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What Happens to Beer Bottles When You Return Them to the Beer Store?

We got an inside look at what happens after used beer bottles disappear behind the counter.

By Chris Riddell • Photos by Christopher DrostApr. 19th, 3:30 pm

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Public Works: One Bin for All

Is Houston, Texas, the next frontier for recycling technology?

By Patrick Metzger Mar. 21st, 1:00 pm

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Public Works: Making Asphalt Greener

A Toronto company is helping make Vancouver roadwork a little more eco-friendly.

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 29th, 12:15 pm

Glenn De B. in the U.K.

By Jonathan Goldsbie Mar. 16th, 5:15 pm

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A Bin of a Different Colour

By Jonathan Goldsbie Jan. 14th, 1:00 pm

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Picking Up After Yourself?

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 13th, 9:35 am

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Talking Trash

By Val Dodge Sep. 5th, 9:51 am

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TTC Not Essential, Plastics Recycling Somewhat Essential, Chinese Athletes Essentially Cheating

By Christopher Bird Aug. 22nd, 8:19 am

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Burning Tires Retired, U of T Gets Very Own Skynet, We Still Suck In Beijing

By Christopher Bird Aug. 14th, 8:35 am

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Prentice Calls Out Telcos, Khadr Lawyers Call Out Feds, Rev. Jackson Calls Out Obama

By Maneesh Mohindra Jul. 10th, 8:15 am

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Miller Getting Powerful, Wynne Getting Annoyed, Electronics Getting Pricier

By Patrick Metzger May. 26th, 8:00 am

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Canada’s Defence Surprisingly Expensive, Edwards Endorses Obama, And Some People Just Don’t Like Bins

By Christopher Bird May. 15th, 8:00 am

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Citizen Clean

By Marc Lostracco Apr. 9th, 11:00 am

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Electronics Recycling Fee Proposed, Budget Passes, Punch Andrews Passes

By Christopher Bird Apr. 1st, 8:00 am