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[chuckChuck]

Hell must be freezing over! We all agree! LOL

This is where we may disagree. We are going to need consumers to drive this. If they don't do it governments are going to have to force sensible reductions in packaging and force manufacturers to use materials that are not harmful or can easily be recycled. It is going to cost more but what is our choice?

I think Sweden uses some waste streams to produce electricity.

Biodegradable products and food waste can be used to make fertilizers. And human waste as well, if we have a system set up to handle it.

[foragefarmer]

Robert"

so heard on radio Manitoba doesn't have a recycle program ?


We don't have a Sarcan type of recycling, where you get refunds on containers (pop bottles, cans etc) but there is recycling. We do have a built in levy for many recyclable containers, but the only refunds you can get is on beer bottles and cans.

My home town has a drop off depot for recycling which is than taken to the R.M dump which serves as a collection point for all surrounding towns. At the R.M dump there is metal collection, used electronics, batteries, used oil etc etc.

We drop all used herbicide jugs at a collection point as well.

In a major center such as Winnipeg there is weekly recycling picked up