The art of picking up what we leave behind

Art Day serves as an excellent reminder to highlight the remarkable creativity of artists transforming waste into powerful statements of beauty and sustainability. These artists remind us that what we often dismiss as garbage can become stunning works of art that challenge our perceptions and inspire change. Artists like Tim Noble and Sue Webster skillfully […]
Finding Steady Ground in Transition

On the occasion of World Health Day World Health Day is a reminder that health evolves with the world around us. It encourages us to take a step back, consider the broader picture, and reflect on the many factors that shape our well-being. At Ricova, we see this as an opportunity to highlight an emerging […]
Trends Come and Go. Waste Remains.

Change begins with how we handle the materials we no longer need. Fashion evolves quickly. So do expectations. Yet the materials we leave behind continue to speak long after the trend has passed. On March 30, International Zero Waste Day turns the spotlight on fashion and textiles. It is a timely topic, but it points […]
The last sip: Trapped water and why it matters.

It’s easy to overlook that last sip of water at the bottom of a plastic bottle. After all, it’s just water. It will evaporate or filter back into the earth, right? You finish your bottle of water as you head out the door or after dinner. Without a second thought, you toss it into the […]
The Last Contact, the First Impact.

The essential role of waste collection teams in the zero-waste transition The transition to a zero waste model relies on several key factors: technological innovation, efficient infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and public engagement. While these elements are essential, they depend on one critical group to function effectively every day: waste collection teams. As the final link […]
Invisible Waste: The Hidden Footprint of Our Digital Consumption

Would you leave a faucet running day and night? Probably not. And yet, without realizing it, that’s exactly what we do through our digital habits. Our online presence, though seemingly intangible, relies on an infrastructure that consumes vast amounts of energy, leaving behind a significant ecological footprint. While we pay close attention to physical waste, […]
Patchworks of Memories: Recycling at the Heart of Every Story

Recycling often brings to mind an overflowing blue bin filled with bottles, crumpled papers, and empty containers.
Fires in sorting centers: Ricova takes action

Lithium batteries cause 90% of sorting center fires, when they are damaged during operations, crushed or exposed to water.
Discover the Role of Ricova’s Heavy Vehicle Drivers

An essential role in our collective well-being
Traffic congestion in Montreal

The closure of the Louis Hippolyte-Lafontaine tunnel will have an impact on the waste collection schedule throughout Greater Montreal.