Unlocking the Power of Recycling: 4 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know
In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly vital, recycling stands out as a beacon of hope.
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.
End of single-use plastic bags in Montreal
It’s a done deal since September 27, 2022: Montreal retailers can no longer offer single-use plastic bags to their customers, good news for the quality of materials sorted at sorting centres in Montreal.
Plastic bags in sorting centres: a plague!
Plastic bags are a nightmare for sorting centres. They cause machine breakdowns and contaminate other materials.
Myths and realities of recycling
Many are the myths and realities of recycling! Let’s find out the truth about 8 misconceptions.
Recycling paper and cardboard
You want to know more about recycling paper and cardboard in Quebec? From collection to reuse, sorting and processing, it all starts with what goes into the blue bin!
Fires at the sorting centres
The fires at the sorting centres have attracted a great deal of attention in recent weeks, particularly that of a building, renovation and demolition (CRD) sorting centre in eastern Montreal, which has impacted the lives of the residents of the neighbourhood.
Multi-layer cardboard recycling
Juice and milk cartons, made from several layers of cardboard, are fully recyclable.
Batteries in the Recycling Bin: A Fire Hazard Mixture!
Each year, four to eight fires occur in sorting centers, which puts the health and safety of workers and the integrity of buildings at risk, while undermining the sound management of residual materials in Quebec.
