Recycle NB Blog
Shifting responsibility for waste management
- 2015-01-05
Shifting responsibility for waste management Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is not a new concept. Governments around the world have been using the policy for more than a decade. The idea is that a producer is responsible for a product thro...
New Brunswick paint recycling a success
- 2014-12-10
New Brunswick paint recycling a success I was just looking at 2013 paint recycling program statistics. It was another good year. I am always so encouraged by the public’s support of the program. Everyone who recycled leftover paint or empty...
I'm dreaming of a Green Holiday Season
- 2014-12-10
I'm dreaming of a Green Holiday Season The holiday season is upon us so make this year special for you and your family by making your decorations and reducing, reusing and recycling whenever possible. It’s a fun way to celebrate the se...
New used oil and glycol recycling program launched
- 2014-12-10
New used oil and glycol recycling program launched Last year Recycle NB vowed to implement an oil and glycol recycling program by January 1, 2014. Well it’s done! New Brunswick has added its second Extended Producer...
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
- 2014-12-08
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays Each of us has our own special way of celebrating this holiday season and on behalf of Recycle NB, we wish you all the very best of the season. We hope you will be able to spend time with family and friends an...
Recycling - a role for everyone
- 2014-12-01
Recycling - a role for everyone In today’s throwaway world, we must all reduce, reuse and recycle. Recycling reduces the need for landfills, safeguards our valuable resources, saves the taxpayer money and creates jobs in our communitie...