Waste to Resource Ontario

Lithium-ion batteries power our modern world, fueling everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Ontario Fire Marshal has launched a new website focused on lithium battery safety. Learn how you can keep yourself fire safe and how to properly dispose of lithium batteries. We encourage you to visit https://lnkd.in/gPjHJvVG to learn more. #w2ro #batterysafety #batterydisposal #firesafety

W2RO Member Highlight Liebherr-Canada Ltd. We invite you to learn more about Liebherr-Canada Ltd. by visiting https://lnkd.in/gNiuwFk5 Interested in joining W2RO? Please visit https://lnkd.in/d29pM-2 #w2ro #memberhighlight #liebherrincanada

New Webinar Alert! Waste to Resource Ontario (W2RO) proudly presents an exclusive webinar on "From Paper Mess to Digital Clarity: A Canadian Success Story in Electronic TDG Shipping Documents" Regulations require shipping documents to accompany hazardous waste and dangerous goods during their transport, however, when an emergency occurs, Emergency Responders cannot access these paper documents from the Truck. This Webinar will explore the benefits of digital shipping documents, learnings from Transport Canada’s Regulatory Sandbox Project and recent developments in the US. Join Amit Bhargava, Marcel Pouliot, and Vic Gupta on Tuesday November 26, 2024 from 12:00-1:00pm via MS Teams Webinar. Register at: https://lnkd.in/g7AKiJax

W2RO Mentor and Leadership Program Update Yesterday, Walker Industries hosted the second session for this year’s Mentor & Leadership Program. In addition to an in-depth tour of Walker Niagara Campus, the group spent the morning learning about landfill waste disposal, compliance and the Niagara Renewable Natural Gas Facility. A huge thank you to our speakers Mike Deprez and Graham Guest from Walker Industries. #W2RO #Mentorship #Leadership #W2ROProgram #landfill #RenewableEnergy #WalkerIndustries

W2RO VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT - Celebrating those who help drive the Association! Dave Faris Yousif is the Manager of Waste Policy and Planning at Niagara Region, where he leads a talented team focused on advancing the region’s waste management initiatives, including the development of a comprehensive long-term waste management strategy. With over 15 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Dave has a track record of success in shaping and implementing large-scale waste diversion programs. Before joining Niagara Region, Dave played a key role at Peel Region as the lead on the Blue Box Program project. In this position, he was instrumental in shaping Ontario's Blue Box regulation, driving critical negotiations with producers and external waste service providers, and ensuring smooth collaboration among diverse stakeholders. His leadership was central to navigating the complexities of this transition, aligning policy objectives with operational realities. Dave's career spans various other impactful roles, including work with the City of Hamilton, the Continuous Improvement Fund (CIF), and Reclay StewardEdge. His expertise covers a wide range of waste management functions, from policy development and program implementation to stakeholder engagement and strategic planning. #w2ro #volunteerspotlight #thankyouvolunteers #volunteering

ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! Waste to Resource Ontario (W2RO) Webinar: Trucking Forward - Emission Standards, Regulatory Updates, and Fuel Innovations We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar on "Trucking Forward: Emission Standards, Regulatory Updates, and Fuel Innovations," hosted by Waste to Resource Ontario (W2RO). Join us as Greg Grabinsky, Canadian Vocational Sales Manager for Peterbilt, shares insights on: 🚛 The roadmap of emissions and engine changes leading up to 2027 🔄 Updates on CARB, EPA, and ECCC regulations 🔋 The latest in alternative fuels, from EVs to Hydrogen. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the trucking industry! Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dHg5UeDP

Media Moment 📰 Orillia residents are being asked to place used batteries at the curb for special collection during the week following Daylight Saving Time. From November 4 to 8, residents can set out spent household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, etc.) in a sealed clear plastic bag, such as a zippered sandwhich bag, and place it on the ground with the rest of your curbside waste items Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQW6v_8U #w2ro #batterysafety #orillia #media

🌍 What is the Circular Economy? 🌿 In a circular economy, nothing goes to waste. It's a smarter, more sustainable way of doing business—focused on reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing, and recycling products and materials. ♻️ Rather than seeing waste as a cost, the circular economy turns it into a resource, helping to protect the environment and strengthen the economy. 🌱 This October, join us in celebrating Circular Economy Month! #CircularEconomyMonth #CircularEconomy #WasteToResource #Sustainability #InnovativeSolutions

On Friday, W2RO CEO Ashley De Souza attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Convertus Group and York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) Biofuel Facility. This advanced Biofuel facility will have the ability to process up to 169,000 tonnes of green bin material per year, diverting up to 160,000 metric tonnes of organics from landfill each year. By utilizing anaerobic digestion technology, the Biofuel facility will significantly reduce the CO2 emissions of processing organic green waste by 12,000 tonnes per year. Additionally, the new Biofuel facility’s strategic location will significantly reduce annual transport mileage for the region and associated GHG emissions by 15,000 tonnes per year. Congratulations to Convertus and York Region for this impressive facility and your commitment to a circular economy!

Today, W2RO CEO Ashley De Souza was onsite at the Milton Community Resource Centre for a tour and to donate. Funds raised through the sale of Mulligans at W2RO 40th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Granite Ridge Golf Course have been donated to the Infant Food Bank. MCRC's Infant Food Bank provides support and essential items like diapers, baby food, and formula to local Milton families. Currently they are helping an average of 165 babies per month and recently opened an Infant Food Bank outpost in the Acton Library. Thank you to everyone who purchased at Mulligan at our golf tournament, this donation will allow them to fill up their shelves and purchase over 600 pouches of baby food! To learn more about the Infant Food Bank, we invite you to visit: https://lnkd.in/g7t-6HxT Thank you Rebecca Andrade, CHRL, Tina Bulicek, and Ashley McTavish for meeting with us!