Matt Surch, our special projects expert, sends the following report from Vancouver, where he attended the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo on November 28 and 29:

The expo showcased over 150 leading companies dedicated to generating fresh ideas for, and practical solutions to municipal waste and recycling challenges.

Strathmore recognizes the shift towards households using energy-efficient fluorescent lighting because it saves money on electrical consumption.

Suzy, our director of Communications, Outreach and Recycle Box Responsibility sent around a reminder to office staff this week about what is recyclable here in Ottawa, and what isn't. (Did you know paper-ish coffee cups from Tim's, Starbucks, Second Cup and the like aren't recyclable? It was news to me.