PORTSMOUTH — The City Council will soon consider whether to change the trash and recyclable collection times in the city’s historic downtown.Trash in the downtown currently isn’t picked up until late afternoon, which causes issues, according to Jacob Levenson, recycling and solid waste coordinator for the city. “It’s difficult because you get a blend of […]
Blythe-Oldfield Community Association making statement in the neighborhood and community BLYTHE-OLDFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION President Julia Porter and Vice President Shirley Knight stand with the recently installed sign promoting the association’s recycling program. Organizers hope the environment-friendly program will grow through the moving of recycling bins outside the Blythe Avenue Family Support Center and the addition
A high-tech, Richmond-based company is hoping to make some noise in the electronics recycling world. Actually, it’s using sound waves to break down materials in cellphones and computers in the hopes that one day soon all electronic devices will be made from recycled plastics and metals. “Two years. I give it two years,” said Peter
The curbside collection of glass in Greater Victoria could be halted. The Capital Regional District environmental services committee is re-examining its glass pickup policy following submissions from local breweries and recycling centres. Staff will compile a report before a final decision is reached, said CRD director Ryan Windsor. The CRD board will meet for further
Reid’s Automotive Recycling has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Burnaby Board of Trade Excellence Award in the Environmental Sustainability Award Category. The Burnaby Business Excellence awards honour and celebrate businesses, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations for their contributions to the local economy and community. The Environmental Sustainability category is for a business that
Recipients of Richmond Chamber of Commerce awards from left: Craig Williams of the Kentucky Environmental Foundation and the Chemical-weapons Destruction Citizens Advisory Board, Wallace G. Maffett Award; Rick Winn, Agriculture Award; Mindy Shat of Madison Middle School, B. Michael Caudill Educator of the Year; and Jeff Baker of O’Charley’s Restaurant, Business of the Year. Recipients
