Recycling Council of British Columbia
119 Pender St W # 10 V6B 1S5 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Before #BlackFriday, why not consider some #CircularMonday alternatives? Tons of tips and resources on how to #rent #repair and #reuse before going retail: https://www.circularmonday.com/

https://www.linkedin.com//nordic-innovation_the-nordiccan/ Are you interested in learning more about energy, construction and the #circulareconomy? On 24 November, join The Nordic Trade Promotion Organisations in Canada in the Nordic/Canadian Circular Economy Hackathon's opening panel discussion. On 26 November, participating teams’ innovative solutions are being presented. Registration is free for Canadian companies. Learn more below!

"'Gillies says he understands that committing to reducing your plastic pollution footprint can feel overwhelming and unachievable. But the trick, he says, is to not strive for perfection. 'I think what we've realized as people and humans in our family is that we're not perfect and we're just trying to do a little bit better,' he said. 'Change one thing in your life and start there.'"

"Bikes are incredibly simple machines that just about everyone can maintain with basic tools. They are also one of the very few things in modern life that we are encouraged to maintain and repair ourselves. This is, in part, thanks to a culture of open information-sharing and component standardisation from manufacturers that is almost unparalleled. This and the (relatively speaking) minor consequences of getting it wrong when fixing a bike provide you with an environment in which you can confidently make mistakes and learn from them, picking up valuable problem-solving skills along the way. In my case, it is largely thanks to years of fettling my bikes that I have developed the confidence, skills and experience to have a crack at repairing other things." - A great read from Jack Luke at Bikeradar #repair

"In B.C., several new projects funded by the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative are recently underway. The University of British Columbia has received $80,000 in funding for a study using behavioural intervention to nudge consumers to reduce single-use produce bags at grocery stores. A project undertaken by Ocean Diagnostics Inc. has been funded $184,000, and involves the development of technology and sampling protocols for the quantification and characterization of marine microplastics in nearshore surface waters and marine systems."

Know what to do with those pumpkins after Halloween? Here are some tips to make sure that Jack rests in peace and not in a landfill! https://create.piktochart.com//8851064-rcbc-halloween-info #Compost #Wastenot #Greenbin

Just because Waste Reduction Week 2020 is over doesn't mean we can't all keep up the momentum to lower our environmental impact on the planet! Not sure what to do with your materials? Give the BC Recycling Hotline a call and ask one of our environmental advisors!

#DYK? The Noch Mall is the first department store for used goods in Berlin. With over 2000m2 in space, it offers trendsetters space to showcase upcycled goods, antique auctions & #repair cafes, #circulareconomy events. Slogan: "everything but new!" https://www.nochmall.de/konzept #reuse

The majority of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use comes from the manufacturing/transportation of new goods. Make a big impact by taking this message to heart. #BacktoBasics #WasteReductionWeek #Reuse

Not a bad slogan to cap off #wastereductionweek 2020: Make Do and Mend. We could all do with a bit of this these days! #Vintage #BacktoBasics #Repair

Let nothing go to waste on Day 5 of #WasteReductionWeek! Check out this vintage poster on feeding food scraps to chickens! #BackToBasics #circular

Luckily these days you don't have to do all these steps to recycle your soup cans. Simply remove the lid, drop into rinsed can & squeeze slightly! #LabelsOK #Vintage #BacktoBasics #wastereductionweek

We have no problems with recycled ads as long as they spread the word about how easy it is to keep e-waste out of the landfill! #Retro #BacktoBasics #WasteReductionWeek

Day 2 of #WasteReductionWeek is focused on textiles. While the rag man might be a thing of the past, non-wearable clothing can still be recycled into rags and insulation! #Vintage #BacktoBasics

Did you know? Vancouver City Council passed a motion last week to apply objectives of a Circular Economy to City projects. Over 20 speakers shared how they are already applying Circular Economy principles in their businesses and work. Motion can be found here: https://council.vancouver.ca/20201006/documents/b8.pdf #WasteReductionWeek

Going #circular before it was even a thing, just because it made sense to not waste. #Vintage Poster #wastereductionweek #BacktoBasics

Thanks to all the landmarks across BC for lighting up in recognition of Waste Reduction Week, Oct 19-25. Take a selfie & share it on social media with the hashtag #WasteReductionweek #SpreadtheWord For a list of dates and locations, please visit http://ow.ly/b6Df50BNY6q

Learn how to preserve and restore the clothing you wear most often using the Sashiko method of mending. Sashiko originated in ancient Japan and is often described as functional embroidery. This mending technique employs beautiful geometric stitching patterns to repair clothing, striking a delicate balance between functionality and art. Get started on your mending practice today and learn how to extend the life of your most loved pieces. #textiletuesday #wastreductionweek Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sashiko-mending-practice-ticket

With plastic bag bans coming down the line across Canada and #WasteReductionWeek just around the corner, it's a good time to think about getting #BacktoBasics on how to #reduce their use, #reuse them for other purposes, and #recycle them properly.