Retire your ride before it’s too late
Toronto Ontario–September 24 2010–Two massive pieces of art were constructed from retired vehicles and good old-fashioned human power yesterday in the middle of Metro Hall as Retire Your Ride used Car Free Day to highlight the benefits of sustainable transportation and to call attention to the program. The event was also a reminder that there […]
Auto recyclers from around the world gather in Québec City for the IRT
Québec City, Quebec–September 29, 2010–It started as a simple forum–an exchange of ideas and discussion of what the auto recycling industry could do to improve the business. Currently, in its 5th year of succession, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling–IRT for short–has become a global phenomenon, uniting leaders and scholars in auto recycling, insurance, repairs […]
OARA holds Facebook contest to decide where to donate $40000
London Ontario–September 2 2010–What three charitable organizations will receive $40000 from the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)? Have your say on Facebook (check out the “notes” section). OARA has announced that they will issue an Excellence in Sustainable Transportation award at Toronto Metro Hall on September 22 2010 as a part of Retire Your Ride’s […]
Get ready for the IRT!
Thornhill Ontario–August 31 2010–The International Roundtable on Recycling in is fast approaching and it’s time to start locking down your travel details if you’re planning to attend. The three-day symposium runs from September 19-21 in Quebec City. The Agenda: Sunday September 19 9:00am-4:00pm Guided tours of 3 local recycling facilities-lunch provided 5:00pm-7:00pm Welcoming reception with […]
Derek Covey becomes Canadian director for ARA
Thornhill Ontario–August 24 2010–The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has just announced that Derek Covey of Covey’s Auto Recyclers Ltd. in Blandford Nova Scotia will be its new Canadian regional director for region XI. Covey will officially join the Regional Directors Committee at the end of the Annual General Meeting at the ARA convention in Austin […]
Photos from Retire Your Ride’s car crushing
Thornhill Ontario–July 27 2010–Retire Your Ride and Boston Auto Wreckers held a media event today to demonstrate what happens to a properly recycled car before it goes to the crusher. Retire Your Ride had been out at the New Bloor Festival over the weekend where community members painted their messages on the soon-to-be-recycled vehicle. Take […]
New Bloor Festival makes its mark on Retire Your Ride
Thornhill Ontario–July 26 2010–The folks at Retire Your Ride were out spreading the word at the New Bloor Festival over the weekend. Boston Auto Wreckers donated a car for the event for community members to paint their messages on it–taking in some of Retire Your Ride’s message in the process. If all goes according to […]
Photos from OTS Tire Collection Days cheque presentation
Niagara on the Lake Ontario–July 22 2010–OARA and Liberty Tire Recycling Canada wrapped up their Tire Collection Days Wednesday by presenting a cheque for $64608.96 to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. Members of the recycling community Liberty Tire Recycling the Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) and the Sunshine Foundation were all present for the event at […]
HST steers half of Ontarians away from the pumps toward eco-friendly options
Survey shows Ontarians will drive less due to increased gas tax Toronto Ontario–July 19 2010–It has only been three weeks since the harmonized sales tax (HST) was introduced in Ontario but residents are already feeling the pinch of the eight per cent increase in gasoline prices. A recent survey conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf […]
OARA Liberty Tire Recycling Canada cheque presentation to conclude Tire Collection Days
Thornhill Ontario–July 12 2010–Next week OARA and Liberty Tire Recycling Canada will be giving a cheque for $64 608.96 to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada to conclude their Tire Collection Days. The Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) co-ordinated the two-day event in which OARA and its members along with Liberty Tire Recycling Canada collected over 32000 […]
