Recycling tops the list as the number one eco-action Canadians are taking, according to a 2008 report by Statistics Canada—with a 97 percent participation rate among households that are striving to be more environmental. But other recent stats indicate Canadian households still produce 13.4 million tonnes of waste, of which nearly three-quarters ended up in landfills. While the other quarter (approximately 3.6 million tonnes) gets sent for recycling, these 7-digit figures make it clear that our total waste production needs to be drastically reduced.
So what does it take to get people get in the habit of sorting their trash? Looking at how other countries encourage recycling, the answer—at least from our unscientific survey of recycling bins the world over—seems to be creative messaging and funky new receptacle designs. From quirky to wild to functional, pick your favourite design and tell us what you think Canada can learn!
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We are looking a bit further into the fashion world. Visit www.trashfusion.ca ... let us know ...Trashfusion54 min 28 sec ago
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We are an emerging eco friendly clothing company in New Zealand creating innovative funky ...Tabitha14 hours 8 min ago
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Where can I find Monica Mei in Toronto?Sue16 hours 47 min ago
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I agree with the "Anonymous" comment above that the future of transportation will be a mix (and ...Eric16 hours 57 min ago
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What? You mean I can't put compostible plasics into my backyard composter?! Only into a ...Scott1 day 1 hour ago
















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