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RCBC Publications
Policy Positions
Approved RCBC Public Policy Positions
Summary:
Comprehensive listing of RCBC's approved public policy positions on various issues from 1992 to present.
Background Papers
Organics Working Group Report: Recommendations for Residential Collection
Released: October 1, 2009
Summary:
This report is the complete list of recommendations developed by the Organics Working Group most relevant for collection programs designed to service single family homes.
On the Road to Zero Waste: Priorities for Local Governments
Released: June 22, 2009
Summary:
This report provides guidance to municipal and regional governments across B.C. on the actions, tools and opportunities available to them to increase the 3Rs and move closer to achieving zero waste.
RCBC Backgrounder: 'Degradable Plastic Bags'
Released: November 3, 2008
Summary:
As the use of degradable plastic increases, so does the confusion surrounding the environmental claims put forward by the degradable bag industry. RCBC has created this backgrounder with the hope of better informing the public, elected officials and the media. This document provides an overview of degradable plastics and outlines some of the principal concerns surrounding the use of oxo‐biodegradable plastics, a degradable plastic increasingly being used in disposable carrier bags.
Examining the Waste-to-Energy Option
Released: October 24, 2008
Summary:
The Recycling Council of B.C. (RCBC) has produced a background paper which examines the current waste-to-energy discussion within Metro Vancouver and, in particular, examines the proposal by Plasco Energy, since this company has provided one of the more detailed, serious and innovative proposals to Metro Vancouver. The paper provides unbiased information about WTE technology and the proposals that have recently been submitted to Metro Vancouver, and the expected environmental performance of the technology.
Annual Reports
2008-2009 Annual Report
Released: May 24, 2009
Summary:
This was a breakthrough year for RCBC on a number of levels as the organization took a front-and-centre role moving B.C. down the road to zero waste as we reached out to more people than ever before.
2007-2008 Annual Report
Released: June 25, 2008
Summary:
RCBC has had an amazing year! The numbers are up on all fronts and we are showing no signs of slowing down. And while you may have heard about the odd number here or there, with this report, it is my pleasure to share with you some of RCBC's many numbers you may not already know about.
2006-2007 Annual Report
Released: May 26, 2008
Summary:
Building on our successes over the last year, RCBC has an exciting time ahead. With a renewed strategic direction, new partnerships and a renewed atmosphere of environmental awareness, our board and staff are poised to move the organization forward as a leader in B.C.'s Zero Waste future.
B.C. Municipal Solid Waste Tracking Reports
The B.C. Ministry of Environment has been tracking progress in reducing the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) requiring disposal by means of annual MSW Tracking Reports, containing data supplied by regional districts.
