Tire Trials: Alberta partnering with Lafarge Canada to turn recycled tires into fuel

Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta government has invested in a partnership with Lafarge Canada to launch a program intended to produce fuel derived from recycled tires. As noted in a recent media release, the Tire-Derived Fuel pilot program will be led by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) and will aim at turning 1.5 million […]

Circular Connections: Hyundai and Lithion partner to recycle 98 percent of minerals from electric vehicle batteries

Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has reportedly named Lithion as its official partner for recycling electric vehicle batteries across the country, with the goal of creating a more circular economy. The agreement, which was initially announced earlier this month, is multi-year and builds upon an initial collaboration established in 2021 to validate Lithion’s mineral extraction […]

Farewell to Fletcher: Matthieu P. Dagonas to take over as next OARA Executive Director

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that after an exhaustive search, the organization has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas to serve as the next Executive Director. Dagonas will begin on October 7, 2024, working beside current Executive Director, Steve Fletcher. Prior to OARA, Mathieu served in the government for nearly 10 […]

Achievements at ARPAC: 2024 ARPAC conference raises over $55,000 for families in need

Saint-Georges, Quebec — Auto recyclers from all levels of the industry gathered on September 13 and 14, 2024 at the Le Georgesville hotel in St-Georgesde-Beauce in Quebec for L’Association Des Recycleurs De Pieces D’Autos et de Camions’ (ARPAC) annual conference. Offering attendees a variety of activities, the conference invited guests to discuss emerging trends within […]