Our CEO David Lawes was honoured to be an invited speaker at the recent National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition member meeting in Lexington, Kentucky. David shared his experiences with extended producer responsibility (EPR) and provided guidance on compliance. Thank you to Valvoline Inc. for hosting this collaborative gathering of industry experts. #recycling #EPR #packaging #extendedproducerresponsibility
Interchange Recycling
Environmental Services
Victoria, BC 258 followers
Not-for-profit dedicated to the collection & recycling of lubricating oil, antifreeze, oil filters & containers in BC.
About us
Interchange Recycling (formerly BC Used Oil Management Association) is a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze and antifreeze containers in BC. Our goal is to provide British Columbians with an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to recycle these materials. Each year, approximately 50 million litres of oil and 3 million liters of antifreeze are collected and responsibly managed through our program. At Interchange Recycling, we believe the only acceptable results of our work are better environmental and economic outcomes for everyone. ♻️
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https://interchangerecycling.com/
External link for Interchange Recycling
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Victoria, BC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
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Victoria, BC, CA
Employees at Interchange Recycling
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As their first associate member, Interchange Recycling is proud to continue to support the important work done by the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG) across the province. At the IZWTAG Day Conference yesterday, our Director of Consumer Collection & Sustainability, Will Burrows presented an overview of our program and the ways we support First Nations communities with the safe collection and management of our products. Working together is the best way to ensure positive environmental and economic outcomes for everyone. ♻️
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Thrilled to see our CEO David Lawes featured in the April issue of BCBusiness. From spearheading recycling initiatives to invigorating soccer clubs, David epitomizes the essence of community engagement and sustainability. Here's to a leader who leaves an indelible mark, both on and off the field. ♻ ⚽
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We are proud to join the Canada Plastics Pact and look forward to collaborating with them, and their partners, in the years ahead. ♻️
We are pleased to welcome Interchange Recycling to the Canada Plastics Pact! Interchange Recycling is a not-for-profit dedicated to the safe collection and recycling of oil and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, which are then transformed into new oil containers, drainage tiles, and parking curbs. “Interchange Recycling proudly joins the Canada Plastics Pact with a commitment to supporting our members in navigating the complexities of the evolving petroleum and automotive packaging landscape. Recognizing the challenges ahead, we believe collective action is essential for addressing environmental challenges and are eager to contribute expertise, resources, and passion to this important endeavour,” said David Lawes, CEO of Interchange Recycling. Learn more: interchangerecycling.com
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Great to see our partners making investments in infrastructure to increase recycling capacity in British Columbia. ♻
Safety-Kleen, a partner of B.C.-based nonprofit Interchange Recycling, has installed a new plastic baler in Delta to help improve automotive container recycling rates across the province. ♻ https://lnkd.in/g36XPubv #recycle #recycling #Canada #BritishColumbia #AutomotiveRecycling
New plastic baler in British Columbia boosts Canada's automotive container recycling capacity
recyclingproductnews.com
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We are proud to partner with Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) on this amazing project and look forward to another great year of collaboration in 2024.
"This project proved to be one of the most beautiful examples of authentic, cross-curricular learning at our school." In our latest partner profile, we're sharing how our friends at Artist Response Team created a collaborative music project to educate the next generation on environmental restoration and reconciliation, an initiative sponsored by Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) and Interchange Recycling: https://lnkd.in/gJMaXz-Z
Partner Profile: Artist Response Team Educates The Next Generation Through Collaborative Music Project
https://tsbc.ca
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Our staff enjoyed a fabulous day of learning and networking at the #RCCRetailSustainability Conference. Thanks for putting on such a great event Retail Council of Canada!
#RCCRetailSustainability PM recap Collaboration continued to be the theme of the day as sustainability standouts shared actionable insights and tangible steps with an engaged audience of 500+ attendees. 🌎Afternoon concurrents continued the deep dive into the critical topics of #ESG, #recycling systems and #data transparency: - Pam Horvatis (GS1) led a discussion with Cher Mereweather (Canada Plastics Pact), Kimi Walker (Canadian Tire Corporation), and Neil Savio Menezes (General Mills) on driving change in the plastics packaging system and the new 2D GS1 #barcode - Canadian producers Catherine McVitty (Unilever) and Alain Brandon (Loblaw Companies Limited) in conversation with Allen Langdon (Circular Materials) and Tony Moucachen (Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.), shared how brands are prioritizing access to #recyclable materials - Sarah Thompson (RBC) hosted a panel on the significance of #ESG success through the eye of the investor with Jonathan Duguay-Arbesfeld,(Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada), Alyson Slater (Manulife Investment Management), Samer Kamal (Minus Global International), and Michael Jantzi (International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) 🌎Megan Nichols and Shannon Castellarin from Environment and Climate Change Canada shared an update on Federal policies and the move to a circular economy with attendees 🌎Maya Colombani (L'Oréal) and Carrie Chisholm (Canada Post / Postes Canada) examined collaborative ways to reduce Scope 3 emissions, and how to choose the right value partners 🌎Google's Nick Venditti updated the room on #digital tools including how customers can now extract #emissions data right from Google Cloud for #reporting 🌎RCC's Michael Walid Zabaneh moderated a powerhouse panel discussion with Gemma Hinksman (McDonald's), Joe McMahan (Maple Leaf Foods Inc) and Kim Saunders (Canadian Tire Corporation). All three brand leaders finished with a similar message for green business building: Focus on one thing that will bring results, set a company vision, and then let your passionate teams execute. 🌎Last but not least, closing keynote H Fisk Johnson (SC Johnson) received a standing ovation from attendees as he analyzed the problems of #plasticwaste: "We all want to make faster process on environmental challenges, but we also live with outside factors... That's especially true for the plastic waste problem." Tag us and share the highlights from your day at #RCCRetailSustainability!
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We’ve got one of our newly branded seacans on site at the Union of BC Municipalities Conference trade show today and tomorrow. Our staff looks forward to a productive two days of talking with local and provincial government representatives about our infrastructure grant program and used oil recycling in BC. ♻️ If you're on site at #ubcm2023 be sure to visit us as booth 927 (next to the delegate lounge).
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We had the pleasure of hosting our national colleagues last week in Victoria for a conference focused on what the future of used oil recycling in Canada and North America looks like. The conference program included presentations from NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers, National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition, Graham Packaging, Dillon Consulting Limited and Global Automakers of Canada and we're grateful to all of our presenters for sharing such valuable information and insights. It was an incredible few days of education and connection and all of us at Interchange Recycling look forward to putting what we’ve learned into practice. Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) Saskatchewan Association for Resource Recovery Corp. (SARRC) Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corp. (MARRC) SOGHU - Société de gestion des huiles usagées UOMA Atlantic - Used Oil Management Association
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Our CEO David Lawes is currently at the Resource Recycling, Inc. Conference where attendees are discussing the challenges and opportunities as the transition to EPR in the US picks up pace. ♻ Thanks to Dan Lief and the entire Resource Recycling team for hosting such an informative and collaborative event.
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