Embracing Green Celebrations: A Sustainable Fall & Winter Holiday Season
The fall & winter holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Whether you’re gathering around the Thanksgiving table, lighting the menorah for Hanukkah, or decorating the Christmas tree, these cherished traditions bring warmth to our hearts during the coldest months of the year. However, it’s also a time when our carbon footprint tends to grow significantly. This year, let’s explore ways to celebrate sustainably, making our holidays greener without sacrificing the joy and meaning they bring.
CLICK: Empowering Vancouver’s Youth for a Brighter Future
This month, when you visit our bottle depots, keep an eye out for our Charity of the Month Donation a incredible local non-profit directly, CLICK.
Summer Sustainability Tips
10 Ways to Cut Down Waste during Your Outdoor Adventures. Summer is a season of fun and outdoor activities, but it often comes with increased waste generation, which can harm the environment. From beach trips to picnics and camping excursions, adopting eco-friendly practices to minimize our ecological footprint is essential. In this blog, we’ll explore ten practical ways to reduce waste and embrace sustainability during your summer adventures.
Can I recycle this container?
“Can I recycle this container?” is a question we often get asked. It seems that everyone knows you can recycle plastic bottles, pop cans and beer bottles in BC for a deposit refund! But did you know that these items shown below can be recycled too?
Four Generations of Recycling
Regional Recycling is a family business, now with its fourth generation working on the company. Though the name has changed, recycling has been in his family since the early 1900s. Recycling is one of the country’s oldest professions, called scrapping back in the day. We still see it now with industrious locals who collect empties and scrap metal to earn money.
Bottle Depot Vs City Pick-up
Why Take Your Empties to a Bottle Depot Instead of Letting the City Pick Up Your Containers?
When it comes to recycling beverage containers, many BC cities offer curbside pickup. However, taking your empties to a bottle depot instead of relying solely on city collection has its advantages. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why you should consider taking your recyclable containers to a bottle depot instead of using the curbside service.
How to Earn Cash Without Going to a Bottle Depot.
How to Earn Cash Without Going to a Bottle Depot. Find out why so many British Columbians are choosing Depozip. Are you busier than ever but want to earn money from your recyclable containers? What if you could skip the trip to the bottle depot and still collect a return? With Depozip, you can easily earn cash without leaving the comfort of your home.
Our New Charity of the Month, Starfish Pack.
Our New Charity of the Month, Starfish Pack. Nourishing Communities One Backpack at a Time. We are excited to announce our new Charity of the Month, Starfish Pack.
Reduce Your Water Footprint by Recycling Plastic
Water is a precious resource that is essential for our survival. However, the production of the food we eat, the energy we consume, and the items we buy require a significant amount of water. To minimize water usage and protect the environment, we can start by ensuring we responsibly use plastic.
Top 3 Benefits of Recycling in BC
Exploring the Benefits of Recycling: Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts. Recycling plays a vital role in creating a sustainable future for our planet. It helps reduce waste and brings numerous environmental, economic, and social benefits. In this blog, we will explore these three key impacts of recycling.