The Art of Recycling is a weekly audio feature with Peace Regional Waste Management Co. general manager Art Sawatzky & guests. Focusing on recycling activity in the region, the program is both informative and educational. You can hear the Art of Recycling every Tuesday and Thursday, on air, during our noon information package – new episode released every Tuesday. You can also listen to current and past episodes below.
NOTE: Information provided in past episodes may no longer be relevant due to the constantly evolving recycling landscape
If you have questions about recycling, information from a posted episode, or, if you have an idea for a future discussion topic, click here to send us an email.
The First 10 Art of Recycling episodes are supported, in part, by Mercer Peace River.
The Art of Recycling Episode 31
We continue our discussion with PRWMC Board Member Corinna Williams. Part 2 of 2.
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PRWMC Board Member Corinna Williams joins us to discuss things from a board perspective.
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We complete our discussion on the gasification unit at the EPRL. Part 4 of 4.
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We continue our talk on the EPRL gasification unit and process, part 3.
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After a visit to the East Peace Regional Landfill to see PRWM Company’s gasification unit in action, we discussed the unit and the process. Part 2 of our conversation.
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After a visit to the East Peace Regional Landfill to see PRWM Company’s gasification unit in action, we discussed the unit and the process. Part 1 of our conversation.
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Our third and final segment on the history of the Peace Citizens Recycling Society with former board member Wanda Laurin…
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We continue discussing the history of the Peace Citizens Recycling Society with Wanda Laurin…
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Wanda Laurin joins the program to discuss the history of the Peace Citizens Recycling Society…
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Tune in as we revisit some recent changes at the Ecocentre, and discuss some new changes… coming soon!
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Is recycling really worth it? We continue to address some common recycling misconceptions with Peace Regional Eco Centre Manager Michael Atkinson.
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Here’s the answer to the question that started it all… Why Recycle?
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We pepper Peace Regional Eco Center Manager Michael Atkinson with some more quick hits to get answers to your FAQs…
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The Peace Regional Eco Centre is longer recycling glass… here’s why…
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Joining us this week is Peace Regional Eco Centre Manager Michael Atkinson to answer some FAQs…
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Last episode we discussed ‘Extended Producer Responsiblity’. This week, we discuss how it works…
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Learn about ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ and what it means to recycling in the province and the region…
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What is OCC? What is boxboard? In the recycling world, not all cardboard is created equal…
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The ARMA electroncis recycling program has made some significant changes in the past few years… find out more…
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More on ARMA and stats from each program…
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What is ARMA and what does it mean to recycling? Listen to find out more…
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More changes at the Eco-Centre…
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Find out more about exciting changes at the Eco-Centre in Peace River…
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This week, we discuss how contamination can ruin your good intentions.
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Art continues discussing what happens to your recyclables after you say goodbye to them at the Eco Centre.
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Learn more about what happens to all that recycling after you say goodbye to it at the Eco-centre.
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It’s not all recycling. In this episode, Art discusses some of the items that don’t belong at the Eco-Centre, and why.
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Reycling isn’t always easy. This week we discuss some of the challenges.
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Learn more about gasification and how it’s changing the way we ‘recycle’.
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Welcome to the first installment of the Art of Recycling. In this episode, we talk to Peace Regional Waste Management Company General Manager Art Sawatzky about the evolution of recycling in Peace River and area.
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