HOW DOES THE DEPOSIT SYSTEM WORK
Jul 11, 2017 | 0 Comments
This video shows how most deposit programs works. However BC is the exception because in BC retail stores limit their returns to 24 containers per person per day and instead independent bottle...
KIWI BOTTLE DRIVES
Jul 11, 2017 | 0 Comments
Taking the Long View Thursday, 6 July 2017, 4:39 pm Article: Gord Stewart Kiwi Bottle Drive sheds light on need for a container deposit scheme The Kiwi Bottle Drive is up and running. It’s a...
California Beverage Container Recovery Rates Drop
Jul 11, 2017 | 0 Comments
Californians are recycling bottles less and less. Here's what's going on In a state that prides itself as a global leader in protecting the environment, recycling rates for beverage containers have...
SCRD CALLS ON PROVINCE TO FUND DEPOTS
Jul 11, 2017 | 0 Comments
Sean Eckford / Staff Writer July 9, 2017 06:00 AM The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) wants the Ministry of Environment to fully fund depot recycling services on the Sunshine Coast. The...
Head & Shoulders shampoo to be sold in bottles made from ocean debris
Jun 21, 2017 | 0 Comments
Believe it or not, plastic beach debris could be used to make bottles that hold your shampoo. There are about 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean, a great deal of which is washing up...
Recycling centers continue to struggle, driving California recycling rates down
Jun 21, 2017 | 0 Comments
In a state that prides itself as a global leader in protecting the environment, recycling rates for beverage containers have dropped to their lowest point in almost a decade amid the continued...
Consumers Only Get the Service Level of Recycling Services that EPR Program Stewardship Agencies Decide to Pay For
Jun 15, 2017 | 0 Comments
BC Bottle and Recycling Depot Association’s Response to Mission Council Issues with Recycling Programs. Mission mayor wants to play hardball with Recycle BC As more Extended Producer Responsibility...
BCBRDA Board of Directors
Feb 4, 2017 | 0 Comments
BCBRDA Director Dave Fowler: Chair, Director Kootenay Region Kulbir Rana: Treasurer / Secretary, Director of Lower Mainland Jeremy Parslow: Chair Elect, Director Northern Region Grant Robertson:...
BC Bottle and Recycling Depot Association presents Terry Biggar Award to the members of the RethinkitBC coalition
Sep 16, 2015 | 0 Comments
The British Columbia Bottle and Recycling Depot Association (“BCBRDA”) awarded the Terry Biggar Award to members of the RethinkItBC Coalition in recognition of sustainable practices and environmental contributions, and for standing up for small business owners across the province. Members of the Coalition were presented at BCBRDA’s Annual General Meeting.
The BC Bottle Depot Association becomes The BC Bottle and Recycling Depot Association
Oct 10, 2014 | 0 Comments
The membership of the BC Bottle Depot Association, one of BC’s longest operating and internationally recognized recycling associations has voted unanimously to expand the name of the BC Bottle Depot...