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For over 20 years, RCBC has recognized environmental leadership in British Columbia and beyond with its annual Environmental Awards. Nominations are now open for the 20th annual RCBC MOBI Environmental Awards. The awards celebrate achievements of British Columbians striving to work towards a world without waste. Nominations are open for eight different sectors, including: educators, youth, public sector, private sector, innovation, media/journalism, non-profit and lifetime achievement. Nominations are currently being accepted online until March 17th, 2019. RCBC encourages those making sustainability a priority in their community or organization to apply.
“The RCBC MOBI awards are an opportunity to recognize zero-waste efforts from boardrooms to classrooms, from grassroots to council groups; everyone has a part to play. For two decades the MOBI awards have recognized leaders, innovators, and change makers from across all sectors in British Columbia,” said RCBC’s CEO Brock Macdonald. The awards, known as the MOBIs, are named after the Mobius Loop recycling symbol of chasing arrows. “It’s the perfect name and symbol, as we are chasing zero waste. So long as we keep trying, we’re making a tangible difference.” said Macdonald. Keeping with tradition, for the eleventh year the custom awards will be produced using metal, glass and reclaimed materials by Live Metal Studio in Nelson, BC. This year’s MOBIs recipients will receive their awards at RCBC’s 45th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Whistler, BC. The awards ceremony is being featured during the Gala Dinner event on the evening of Thursday May 9 th, 2019, where nominees and recipients will be acknowledged for their contributions to the protection and preservation of BC’s environment. The 2018 RCBC Environmental Awards Winners were:
For their full winners profile, visit the RCBC Awards Page.
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 Brock Macdonald, CEO RCBC Happy New Year! I for one am looking forward to some good things happening in 2019. After all, there wasn’t much to celebrate in 2018. It started off with the implementation of China's National Sword policy, and the outlook seemed bleak from January on. We seemed short on solutions and options as we looked for ways to adapt to the changing reality of managing consumer-driven waste.
Still, there were a few rays of hope that provided the promise of progress to come. Even with a near zero-level contamination threshold, Recycle BC maintained its access to Chinese markets. Its partners on the ground in Canada - Merlin Plastics, Cascades, and Green By Nature - developed and implemented innovative solutions to deal with plastics and fibres, creating domestic solutions that were less reliant on foreign markets outside their control. The Canadian government led by hosting the G7 and made ocean plastics a priority. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna moved to engage stakeholders throughout the supply and reverse logistics chain, reaching out to producers, retailers, and the recycling community to find solutions to improve our performance in collecting and re-circulating plastics back into the industrial process. In BC, Ministry of Environment and Climate Strategy staff initiated a scoping process to determine a path towards further EPR programs and improvements. Their analysis of current program gaps and potential low-hanging fruit could identify new materials for inclusion under the Recycling Regulation in the near-future. Local governments are working towards similar goals. Look for communities in Metro Vancouver to begin a process of engagement to determine where the best opportunities may be to divert and reduce waste, either through their own policies or by recommending policies to the provincial government. On a municipal level, the city of Vancouver has generated groundbreaking work on single-use items that has huge potential for waste reduction. Through its zero waste 2040 strategy process, Vancouver engaged industry experts to identify and prioritize potential solutions to the daily generation of waste in the city, which could become a model for other communities to follow. My awareness of and involvement in some of these activities is the source of my hope. It has led me to hold a more optimistic perspective for 2019. While we don’t have all the answers just yet, what we are seeing is leadership. We're seeing it from all levels of government, from industry stewards, and from grassroots organizers like the collectives of people, nonprofits, and local governments involved in the Share, Reuse, and Repair Initiative coming out of the Lower Mainland. So while we may have a gap in solutions for now, we have no shortage of leadership. My optimism rests with all the individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and lead. I am thankful to those striving to make 2019 a better year for all of us. That would be a new year worth celebrating indeed. Brock Macdonald, CEO Recycling Council of BC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nominations open for 2019 Recycling Council of B.C. Environmental Awards Awards recognize achievements in environmental initiatives across the province January 29th, 2019 – VANCOUVER. Nominations are now open for the 20th annual RCBC MOBI Environmental Awards. The awards celebrate achievements of British Columbians striving to work towards a world without waste. Nominations are open for eight different sectors, including: educators, youth, public sector, private sector, innovation, media/journalism, non-profit and lifetime achievement. Submissions are currently being accepted online at https://www.rcbcconference.ca/submit-a-nomination.html until March 17th, 2019. RCBC encourages those making sustainability a priority in their community or organization to apply. “The RCBC MOBI awards are an opportunity to recognize zero-waste efforts from boardrooms to classrooms, from grassroots to council groups; everyone has a part to play. For two decades the MOBI awards have recognized leaders, innovators, and change makers from across all sectors in British Columbia,” said RCBC’s CEO Brock Macdonald. The awards, known as the MOBIs, are named after the Mobius Loop recycling symbol of chasing arrows. “It’s the perfect name and symbol, as we are chasing zero waste. So long as we keep trying, we’re making a tangible difference.” said Macdonald. Keeping with tradition, for the eleventh year the custom awards will be produced using metal, glass and reclaimed materials by Live Metal Studio in Nelson, BC. This year’s MOBIs recipients will receive their awards at RCBC’s 45th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Whistler, BC. The awards ceremony is being featured during the Gala Dinner event on the evening of Thursday May 9th, 2019, where nominees and recipients will be acknowledged for their contributions to the protection and preservation of BC’s environment. For details and photos from last year’s winners, please visit https://www.rcbc.ca/events/rcbc-annual-awards. Established in 1974, RCBC is a multi-sectoral, non-profit, registered charity that promotes the development of a circular economy and facilitates the exchange of ideas and knowledge to eliminate waste in BC. For more information on RCBC, visit www.rcbc.ca. - 30 - Media Contacts: Brock Macdonald Chief Executive Officer, Recycling Council of British Columbia Tel: 604-683-6009 ext. 307 Email: brock@rcbc.ca Harvinder Aujala Information Services Manager, Recycling Council of British Columbia Tel: 604-683-6009 ext. 313 Email: harv@rcbc.ca  With less than a week to go until RCBC's 44th Annual Zero Waste Conference, here are some friendly reminders to ensure you get the most out of the three-day event:
Download the #RCB2018 Conference App #RCBC2018 is going electronic again with a new conference app generously sponsored by CPIA and Tymac. All session, speaker and sponsor information can be found on your tablet or smartphone device. The RCBC staff will be happy to guide you through should you require any technical assistance. To engage with other delegates and speakers before and during sessions, simply click on the event of interest on the schedule, click on the chat icon on the right-hand side, and then type in your comments or questions. Download the App for iOS Download the App for Android Registration The conference registration desk in the Emerald Foyer opens on Wednesday, May 30 at 9:00am and will remain open during presentation hours for the duration of the event. The registration desk is information central, so feel free to pop by with any questions you may have. Our staff would be more than happy to help you. Pick up your delegate name badge here when you arrive. Bring your name badge at all conference events. This is your ticket for the Gala Dinner and also if you have signed up for the Friday take-home lunch. At the back of your name tag is quick-guide schedule and your complimentary drink tickets. All conference sessions will be in Emerald Ballroom AB. The trade show is located in Emerald Ballroom C. Connect Before and During! Trade Show Network at this year's exhibition and tradeshow! Located in Emerald Ballroom C, the Wednesday and Thursday receptions and session breaks will take place here. The show opens at 12:00 p.m on Wednesday, May 30 and will remain open for the duration of the event. Share Your Ideas If you haven't done so already, we invite you to visit www.wayblaze.com/rcbc2018, complete the 30-second signup, and contribute your favourite ideas to expand reuse in BC. We hope you will join the #RCBC2018 reuse and sharing conversation throughout the conference and beyond! Follow Us Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for conference updates before, after, and during the event. #RCBC2018 is the official conference hashtag - follow it for all latest conference happenings. Check Your Daily Reminders We've planned a host of activities over the three-day conference - be sure to check your email daily to find out event details on everything from silent auctions to 50/50 draws and wine draws! Friday Lunch If you plan on leaving early on Friday, June 1st and would like a take-home lunch, please let us know. We can have your lunch ready earlier in the morning. Venue Reminders Address: 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 Hotel Check-In Check-in at the Westin Resort Whistler is 4:00 p.m. The hotel can provide you with checked luggage service, freeing you to explore the area until your room is available. Parking at the Westin Resort Whistler Underground self-parking at the Westin Resort Whistler is currently available for $30.00 per night and Valet parking is $34.00 per night. Parking fees are subject to change. For additional parking options in Whistler, check this page. Internet Access Password: RCBC2018 Other Reminders Getting There There are various ways you can get to Whistler from the Lower Mainland:
For the latest forecast, click here. Activities If you’ve got some spare time in Whistler, take full advantage of all that’s available. Activities, dining, and adventures abound – find yours. Wednesday Dinner There’s no dinner provided on Wednesday evening, but not to worry – Whistler has plenty to offer no matter what you’re craving. Check out dining options in Whistler. Thank you for attending #RCBC2018. We look forward to seeing you in Whistler! If you haven't done so already, we invite you to visit www.wayblaze.com/rcbc2018, complete the 30-second signup, and contribute your favourite ideas to expand reuse in BC. We hope you will join the #RCBC2018 reuse and sharing conversation throughout the conference and beyond! Wayblaze, Canada’s first community crowdsourcing and crowdfunding site, has partnered with the Recycling Council of BC to provide this online space where conference delegates can share and vote for ideas, projects and businesses that help minimize waste through greater reuse and sharing of goods and equipment. We invite you to participate in this important conversation about how a deeper focus on reuse and sharing can accelerate our shift to a zero waste province.   View all of our conferences’ agendas, the speaker line-ups, and the topics we will be covering! Connect with us and provide immediate feedback on our educational sessions so that we may improve our conferences. Have the most up-to-date information on RCBC 2018 right at your fingertips. Sync your profile to Facebook or LinkedIn and network with other attendees. Don't forget to post on the social wall and get involved in conversations with other attendees throughout RCBC 2018 Conference. Download the app to maximize your conference experience.
Encorp’s Stewardship Plan Performance Targets 2018 - 2022 Consultation - May 30, 2018
Encorp Pacific (Canada) is the not-for-profit stewardship agency appointed by producers of packaged ready-to-drink beverages to fulfill their obligations under the Recycling Regulation, Schedule 1, Beverage Container Product Category (BC Reg. 449/2004). The stewardship plan covers all the regulated containers for ready-to-drink beverages sold in British Columbia, except refillable beer bottles and beer aluminum cans. This includes soft drinks, juice, water, wine, coolers and spirits among other drink categories. The BC Ministry of Environment approved Encorp’s first five-year stewardship plan in 2007. Our second plan, covering 2013 - 2017, was approved in 2014. In 2017 Encorp applied to the Director and was approved to continue operating under the current plan with no changes except to update program performance targets and to address certain policy items that have been introduced since the approval of the current plan. The 2018 - 2022 program targets are presented in the attached document and can also be found on our website. Input can be submitted at any time during the consultation period May 8 – June 22, 2018 through our online web app. In addition we will hold a public meeting on May 30, 2018 at RCBC 2018 in Alpine Boardroom A from 10-11 a.m. Visit www.returnit.ca/consultation2018 for more details, downloadable documents and webinar registration. Recycle BC Cost Study and Consultation Results Prior to the RCBC Conference, Recycle BC will be hosting a session for interested stakeholders further to our consultation process. In this session, Recycle BC will be presenting the results from our 5-year Cost Study refresh conducted in Q1 2018. This study, which compares costs from a group of collectors in 2013 and again in 2018, will be used to help inform collection incentive rates in conjunction with feedback on rates received to date from our November consultation. In addition, we will be sharing updates from the Recycle BC Consultation hosted last fall as we continue to receive feedback and develop our collection services agreements in preparation for release this summer. Join us: Wednesday, May 30, 2019 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Westin Resort and Spa, Alpine BC Room, Whistler BC Click here to register We are exploring the possibility of webcasting this session and will send out a follow up notice if we are able to accommodate a webcast for those not in attendance at the conference.  Cascades Recovery+, a division of Cascades Canada ULC, announced today the launch of its newly revamped website; cascadesrecovery.com.
Feel the ultimate user-friendly experience from the new website. Functionality is improved through its clean design and the enhanced rich content focuses solely on the Company’s mission to increase diversion, reduce waste costs and support Its partners on the road to zero waste and the creation of a Circular Economy. "We are excited about our new website launch and the robust information it provides for customers, partners and media to better understand the C.A.R.M.A. process and what the Recovery …PLUS® solution is all about; unlike waste companies, we focus our efforts on resource recovery.” said Simon Ozorio – Marketing manager. "We believe that this new site will allow visitors to have a very informative journey as we continue to grow and increase our market presence." Cascades Recovery+ new website will be updated on a regular basis with news of business activities, recycling technology and industry trend. Visitors are encouraged to explore the website and sign up for direct emails from the Company at http://www.cascadesrecovery.com/en/contact-us.  Winston Churchill once said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. Now that the China SWORD policy has disrupted world recyclable markets, can Churchill’s opportunistic principle apply to today’s crisis over waste? We’re going to explore that possibility at #RCBC2018 by asking some pointed questions during our first session: Re-Visioning Canada’s Recycling Industries. We’ll start by asking the following:
Our panel of industry leaders, Peter Holgate, Al Metauro, and Joe Hruska, will start off with an optimistic yet pragmatic blue horizon vision for their respective sectors. They’ll engage delegates to explore what opportunities might exist, what could be achieved, and what may still lay beyond our reach. Over the course of the conference, we’ll encourage further dialogue and ask delegates to share their thoughts through our interactive conference app. Meanwhile, BCIT Business Leadership student Eszter Laszlo will engage people in casual discussions over the three-days, then share some of the best ideas in the final session to wrap things up. You can still register to participate in Rethink: A World Without Waste, happening May 30 to June 1 at the Whistler Westin. Don’t miss this opportunity to help determine Canada’s sustainable future. For registration and details, follow this link at https://www.rcbc.ca/events/annual-conference. I hope to see you in Whistler this May. Brock Macdonald
Chief Executive Officer Recycling Council of British Columbia  We've packed so much content into #RCBC2018 this year that we considered getting delegates time machines instead of a program app. What started as seven sessions has now grown into nine, with more than 30 presenters and a keynote speaker. Topics include extended producer responsibility, residential and commercial recycling, organics, textiles, construction waste, communications, public education and engagement, and a whole afternoon on the most underappreciated R in the pollution prevention hierarchy – reuse. Did I mention repair? That’s in there, too! If RCBC was a university, we could hand out degrees to delegates after absorbing all this information. Did I mention there's a tour? A beverage container program public consultation? How about the RCBC Environmental Awards? Oh - there will also be a wine wall that's not to be missed. Twenty-four bottles of some of BC’s most succulent wines will be available for raffle, and every ticket’s a winner. There’s even a 50-50 draw. By attending, you could profit financially as well as intellectually, so we’ve got all the bases covered. (No, there isn't a slow pitch tournament - we didn’t have time to set that one up.) Despite this almost overwhelming amount of programming, we’ve still managed to set aside lots of time for everyone to engage in some quality networking. There’s the welcome reception on the first day, with plenty of time left over for one to wander into the village for dinner and drinks. On day two we’ve set aside an hour and a half for lunch, a couple of 30 minute refreshment breaks, and another reception to mix and mingle before the gala banquet and awards acknowledging the milestones achieved in our community this past year. Need more time? There will be another reception right after. That can be your prelude to another fun evening at a certain favourite village hotspot where you can dance the night away. But don’t stay up too late, because there's breakfast bennies on Friday morning to kick off your final day at #RCBC2018. Our extended communicate-a-thon is the big event Friday, followed by a wrap-up session providing you with the key takeaways, just before hugs, goodbyes, and a bagged lunch to get you on your way home. If you choose to stay and relax a few extra days, we’ve got you covered as well, with special room rates extended into the weekend. Early bird registration ends April 13 - we're looking forward to seeing you this May at the Westin in Whistler. Brock MacdonaldChief Executive Officer |
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