News Items tag as: Recycling

Recycle old tires at collection events around Kamloops, Okanagan
May 04, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A non-profit is hosting old tire collection events around Kamloops, Okanagan ahead of wildfire season.
Wine corks into footwear: New recycling pilot program in Kelowna
June 03, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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A new pilot recycling program in Kelowna is going to find out if the public will jump on board a plan to collect wine corks, made from actual cork, to be repurposed into footwear.
Recycling program for single-use masks coming to B.C. Interior
February 19, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A new program to recycle single-use masks and respirators will soon be expanded from the Lower Mainland to the rest of B.C., with plans to begin in the Interior only weeks away.
Change is coming to B.C.'s Return-It program for refundable beverage containers
September 25, 2020 - 6:00 AM

It’s time to get recyclable beverage containers of one litre or more back for a refund.
B.C. businesses spending almost $100 million a year to help you recycle better
August 30, 2020 - 7:00 AM

B.C. has set up a recycling system that is totally funded by businesses whose packaging you toss in your recycling bin on a regular basis.
Ready to take those cans and bottles back? Return-It centres are open again
May 17, 2020 - 8:30 AM

British Columbia’s Return-It recycling locations are back in business in Kamloops and the Okanagan, but for those about to return all those bottles and cans stored up during self-isolation, there are some operating changes to be aware of.
What to do with that old camper you can't sell
September 11, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - People pay thousands of dollars to buy something bigger than a tent to sleep in when they go camping.
Central Okanagan authorities cracking down on sloppy recyclers
July 14, 2019 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA - In an effort to clean up its recycling act, the Regional District of the Central Okanagan is sending “ambassadors” to look into as many as 21,000 blue recycling bins this summer.
What do you do when your old boat won't float anymore?
April 24, 2019 - 10:31 AM

KELOWNA - The Okanagan is a mecca for boating enthusiasts who revel in the thrill of racing up and down lakes from Osoyoos to the Shuswap.
Regional district adds 'flexible plastic packaging' to recycling program
March 11, 2019 - 6:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Thompson-Nicola Regional District Eco-Depots and transfer stations have a new category of recycling.
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News Items tag as: Recycling

Recycle old tires at collection events around Kamloops, Okanagan

Wine corks into footwear: New recycling pilot program in Kelowna

Recycling program for single-use masks coming to B.C. Interior

Change is coming to B.C.'s Return-It program for refundable beverage containers

B.C. businesses spending almost $100 million a year to help you recycle better

Ready to take those cans and bottles back? Return-It centres are open again

What to do with that old camper you can't sell

Central Okanagan authorities cracking down on sloppy recyclers

What do you do when your old boat won't float anymore?

Regional district adds 'flexible plastic packaging' to recycling program

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