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Bottle deposits - the best way to reduce waste
Deposits on drink bottles and cans are hands-down the best way to reduce waste and increase recycling. TEA has pushed for deposit systems for years - learn more.
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TEA calling on the Province: keep the bottle deposit!
TEA and a number of environmental NGOs are urging the Province to protect Ontario's successful deposit system for alcohol containers.
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The potential high cost of beer in grocery stores - thestar.com
Any changes Ontario is contemplating to where beer is sold must include requirements that every outlet that sells beer has to use the deposit return system.
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Ontario Zero Waste Coalition comments on draft regulations
Read comments from TEA and all members of the Ontario Waste Coalition on the province's draft regulations to allow cement and steel facilities to burn waste instead of coal.
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Zero Waste Group calls for deposits on Ontario beverage containers - Severn News
The Ontario Zero Waste Coalition (OZWC) is calling on the Ontario government to mandate a province-wide deposit-refund system for used-beverage containers, as exists in most Canadian provinces.
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Coffee Cups & Recycling?
Take out coffee cups aren't recyclable in Toronto - whose job is it to change that? Consumers? Coffee shops? Or the City? #wastefreeTO
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Going Waste Free with CASSA!
The CapaCITY Creators team at CASSA is going #wastefreeTO with a Waste Free Dinner Party guide!
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What's in TEA's Garbage?
More than half of what we found in TEA's office garbage could be recycled or composted! Looks like everyone has something to learn from the #wastefreeTO challenge.
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Wonder where Green Bin waste goes?
Toronto's Green Bin waste is mostly processed right here in the City! #wastefreeTO
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