Matte’s Mandate: ARPAC CEO shares four comments on 2035 emissions target
Montreal, Quebec— When it comes to electric vehicle batteries, the Association of Auto Parts Recyclers share a question in common with much of the general Canadian public: “What end of life electric vehicle battery strategies need to be in place to support our environmental goals while achieving the one hundred percent zero-emission vehicle target by […]
No Battery Borders: Electra signs deal to recycle Japanese-sourced EV batteries in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — In a deal that will link North American and Asian auto recycling markets, Electra Battery Materials issued a press release stating it has signed a battery recycling and cobalt sulfate supply agreement with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation. The deal will see Marubeni working alongside Electra to help source lithium-ion battery material for […]
The Worst Kind of Litterbugs: Yukon recyclers battle to clear abandoned vehicles
Whitehorse, Yukon — After recognizing the sheer volume of abandoned vehicles in Yukon’s landfills, on roadsides and in forests, the territory’s auto recyclers are working to clear the problem. “[There are] growing piles of metal, growing piles of cars,” Ralph Charleston of Raven Recycling Society told CBC’s The National. “We’re just trying to catch up […]
Full Circle: Andrew MacDonald using tire-derived aggregate in latest construction project
Truro, Nova Scotia — President of Maritime Auto Parts Andrew MacDonald and his wife Katie are taking recycled tires to a new level—ground-level, that is. Since 1996, Nova Scotia’s tires have been processed and recycled by Divert Nova Scotia (Divert NS). According to the organization, more than one million used tires are diverted from the […]
Net Worth: Ford to produce parts made entirely from recycled ocean plastics
Toronto, Ontario — Have you ever turned to the ocean for parts sourcing? Well, Ford has–the automaker is dipping a toe into the world of recycled ocean plastics, announcing that the Ford Bronco will feature parts made entirely from repurposed waste pulled from our waters. The part in question is the wiring harness clip—you know, […]
Shining Star: Plug ‘n’ Drive CEO Cara Clairman featured by Toronto Star
Toronto, Ontario — Cara Clairman, president and CEO of Plug ‘n’ Drive, was recently featured in an online profile by the Toronto Star. Clairman started Plug ‘n’ Drive in 2011, and the company serves as a not-for-profit with a mission of accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles to maximize their environmental and economic benefits. Last […]
Pressure’s On: Québec explores extended producer responsibility for ELV electric vehicle battery management
Montréal, Québec — Propulsion Québec has released a study to “analyze the feasibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) mechanism in Quebec.” Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is an approach that seeks to transfer the responsibility for recovery and reclamation of materials to the companies at the origin of their marketing. Essentially, EPR acts as […]
Backroad Hollywood: B.C. auto recycler earns show on History Channel
Barriere, British Columbia — Rust Valley is filling up with camera crews as the History Channel closed on the first season of Backroad Truckers, a documentary series featuring a pair of auto recyclers who may look familiar to fans of Rust Valley Restorers. Donny Kleinfelder and Dave Schwandt, who made several appearances working with Mike […]
Ride the Bus: Vancouver organization offering transit passes for recycled vehicle trade-ins
Vancouver, British Columbia — The TransLink Vancouver transit body has partnered with SCRAP-IT, a local green transport group to offer a rebate program encouraging drivers to trade in their old vehicles for recycling in exchange for transit passes. SCRAP-IT is a local B.C. organization that scraps cars in exchange for discounts on EVs or transit […]
Early Bird Gets the Training: URG 2022 Training Conference registration now open
New Orleans, Louisana — Registration for the United Recyclers Group’s 2022 Training Conference is now open. The conference will take place from April 7 through 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. URG is promising two days of expert training, award-winning speakers, networking opportunities, exhibitors and mixers. For more information on the conference, please […]
