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Survey: Water use by B.C.’s Lower Mainland businesses
CRFA is helping Metro Vancouver develop a program to assist Lower Mainland businesses and facilities with managing their water use and costs. Please provide your support by completing an anonymous...

Quebec industry to assume all recycling costs
Per Bill 88, the industry – including restaurants – will assume full responsibility for recycling costs as of 2013. The cost of this extended producer responsibility (EPR) phases in as follows...

No deposit system for alcohol and wine bottles in Quebec
Following CRFA action, Environment Minister Pierre Arcand has rejected the idea of a deposit system for alcohol and wine bottles – and confirmed...

CRFA stops proposed changes to Halifax’s solid waste rules
Following CRFA’s efforts, Halifax Regional Municipality’s City Council has shelved plans to force businesses and residents to use clear bags for waste headed to landfills. Backed by an outcry from businesses...

Save money with energy efficiency grants for B.C. restaurants
Looking to go green and save some green? The B.C. government is offering $4.5 million in grants to help restaurant owners become more energy-efficient...

Manitoba blue box fees to take effect April 1
Any business that supplies, distributes or sells packaged products or printed paper in Manitoba...