Press Releases
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Ontarians Leading the Way With Electronics Recycling
In 2012, Ontario Electronic Stewardship diverted more than 75,000 tonnes of electronic waste from landfillTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 23, 2013) - The following is a statement from Jonathan Spencer, Executive Director, Ontario Electronic Stewardship: Read More...
April 24, 2013 -
RecycleYourElectronics.ca wins big at Crystal Awards
Celebrating excellence in radio creative: thanks to Juniper ParkBrand communications agency, Juniper Park, was recently recognized for its work on 2012 RecycleYourElectronics.ca radio spots for Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) at the Crystal Awards Gala. The Crystal Awards, which are dedicated to celebrating the very best in radio advertising in Canada, took place March 20 at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, as part of Canadian Music Week. Read More...
April 10, 2013 -
Cost Recovery Implementation: Revised Fee Schedule Effective May 1, 2013
An important update on Environmental Handling Fees (EHF)Toronto ON (April 4, 2013) – Under the February 9, 2012 direction of the Minister of the Environment, Ontario Electronic Stewardship is transitioning to a cost recovery funding model effective May 1, 2013. This new funding model will set environmental handling fees based on actual costs. Read More...
April 4, 2013 -
Revised Fee Adjustment Effective January 1, 2013
An important update on Environmental Handling Fees (EHF)Toronto ON (November 28, 2012) - Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) has approved a proposal brought forward by Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) to adjust environmental handling fees across all electronic and electrical equipment categories. The revised EHF will be effective January 1, 2013 and remain in place until the industry-lead proposal for cost recovery of end-of-life electronics is finalized and implemented pursuant to the direction of the Ministry of the Environment. Read More...
November 28, 2012 -
Ontario Electronic Stewardship Welcomes New Board Members
New slate of volunteer directors to govern Ontario’s waste electronics programNovember 23, 2012 (Toronto)—Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is pleased to announce that Electronics Product Stewardship Canada (EPSC) and the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) together appointed a new slate of members to the OES Board of Directors effective November 8, 2012. The new OES Board includes members that also serve as directors of Electronics Products Recycling Association (EPRA), the national non-profit entity charged with improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Canada’s industry-led and regulated electronics stewardship programs. Read More...
November 23, 2012 -
Ontario Electronic Stewardship honoured at the Green Living ECR Awards
OES and RecycleYourElectronics.ca team recognized for excellence in corporate responsibilityOntario Electronic Stewardship (OES) was recently recognized by Green Living Enterprises with a 2012 Award for Excellence in Corporate Responsibility. OES was chosen as Team Winner in the Industry Associations category. Read More...
November 13, 2012 -
100,000 Tonnes Milestone Inspires Electronics Recycling Movement in Ontario
Ontarians encouraged to take the #Ecyclepledge to support a cleaner and greener futureTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 28, 2012) - A milestone in electronics recycling was announced today in Ontario. Since April 2009, more than 100,000 tonnes of electronic waste have been collected, recycled and successfully diverted from landfill across the province. To put this number into context, imagine 12,222 tractor-trailer loads of out-of-use electronics parked end-to-end from downtown Toronto past Kingston. Read More...
May 29, 2012 -
Ontario Electronic Stewardship Names Jonathan Spencer as Executive Director
Toronto ON, April 16, 2012 - Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Spencer has been selected to fulfill the position of Executive Director.Spencer will work with the OES staff, Board of Directors, industry and network partners, Waste Diversion Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to build on the program’s success of engaging municipalities, businesses and residents of Ontario to ensure end-of-life electronics are diverted from landfill. Read More...
April 16, 2012 -
100,000 tonnes... Thank you, Ontario.
Together, we achieved a milestone 100,000 tonnes collected and out of landfill.March, 2012 -- Ontarians have once again proved they are world-class recyclers by helping divert more than 100,000 tonnes of electronic waste from landfill. That's equivalent to 12,222 tractor-trailer loads of unwanted electronics that, parked end-to-end, would form a line from downtown Toronto all the way to Kingsto Read More...
March 16, 2012
