Month: May 2018

In July 2017, China stopped accepting shipments of waste film plastic, creating a significant problem for Nova Scotia municipalities and recycling companies. While attempting to find new markets, the stockpile …

Read moreLocal Initiatives to Turn Plastics into Patio Furniture

In partnership with Valley Waste, Scotia Recycling Ltd. introduced Nova Scotia’s first Styrofoam curbside recycling program in 2014. Not only does this program help to conserve the capacity of landfills …

Read moreLeading the Way on Recycling Polystyrene (Styrofoam)