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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 […]
Search and Rescue: Canadian auto recyclers commended for handling of Takata airbag recall
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian auto recyclers are working hard to pick up the pieces of the still ongoing Takata airbag recall that affected millions of vehicles worldwide. Rebuilder’s Automotive Supply (RAS) congratulated the nation’s recyclers in an email on Wednesday, saying “Keep up the good work! We Appreciate Our Canadian Customers!”, recognizing them for their […]
Leading the Battery Pack: B.C. poised to lead EV recycling industry, Pembina Institute report says
Vancouver, British Columbia — British Columbia is poised to lead the nation in EV battery recycling thanks to the province’s rapid and widespread adoption of emission-free vehicles, according to a new report from the Pembina Institute. The environmental advocacy organization published its report, “Closing the Loop B.C.’s role in recycling battery metals and minerals to […]
Hollings-Head of the Table: ARA names Marty Hollingshead new president
Manassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) named Marty Hollingshead as the new president during the organization’s 78th annual conference in Dallas, Texas last month. Owner of Northlake Auto Recyclers in Hammond, Ind., Hollingshead brings 48 years of auto recycling expertise to the ARA and is a trailblazer in his home state for his […]
