Metro Vancouver Organics Disposal Ban Starting January 1, 2015
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society supports the diversion efforts of Metro Vancouver. Starting January 1, 2015, Metro Vancouver is placing a ban on organic materials from its waste facilities. This means residents and businesses will be required to separate organic materials like kitchen scraps and yard trimmings from their regular garbage.[clear]For Maple Ridge residents & businesses: […]
RMRS October, 2014 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we reveal the mysteries of the Orange Bag and celebrate Waste Reduction Week! PLUS! UBC student Ash Milton highlights the dangers of space debris. Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS October, 2014 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.
Ridge Meadows Recycling’s Guide & Scout Waste Reduction Challenge!
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society has created a special Waste Reduction Challenge badge for Maple Ridge Guide & Scout groups in honour of Waste Reduction Week in October. “We are excited to be working with Guide & Scout groups this year,” says Carol Botting, President of Ridge Meadows Recycling, “Caring for the environment has always been […]
Reconnect! RMRS September, 2014 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we prep you for a Green Back-to-School (Finally!) with litterless lunches, the 3Rs of school supplies, and a Waste Reduction Challenge for the Guides & Scouts in your life. Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS September, 2014 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.
Design for REUSE – RMRS August, 2014 Newsletter now online
In this month’s issue we look at how packaging design has changed over the past century, Big Feast Chef Mike Mulcahy talks about reuse in his restaurant, and we explore the tension between practical reuse and the push to declutter. Happy Summer! Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS August, 2014 Newsletter. This and past newsletters […]
RECLAIM Your World! RMRS July, 2014 Newsletter now online
In this month’s issue we explore the power of our beliefs, the memories of childhood, and highlight some of the summer events we’ve been making appearances at. Check it out! Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS July, 2014 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.
REDUCE Your Impact – RMRS June, 2014 Newsletter Now Online
REDUCE is the first “R,” but many people don’t realize how much of an impact this one makes on the other two (Reuse & Recycle). In this month’s newsletter, we look at how reducing our packaging, our consumption, makes the need for the other two obsolete and improves the natural world in ways we may […]
Recycling Changes in Maple Ridge – Ridge Meadows Recycling’s May, 2014 Newsletter now online
On May 19, 2014, MultiMaterial BC launched a new recycling program in British Columbia based on the targets set out by the Provincial Recycling Regulations for packaging & printed paper. In Maple Ridge, this means we are now accepting new items and ask residents to: -Place ALL plastic bags and wrap in a plastic grocery […]
The EARTH DAY Edition! RMRS April, 2014 Newsletter Now Online
All about Celebrate Earth Day 2014! Schedule of Events, Community Art Grant, and More! Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS April, 2014 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.
RMRS March, 2014 Newsletter Now Online
What do YOU need to RENEW? What does the Environment need? PLUS! Spring Chipping set-out deadlines, Celebrate Earth Day Poetry & Photo Contests, & more. Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS March, 2014 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.