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March 2012

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Encorp's quarterly newsletter Forum, is provided for Encorp contractors & stakeholders to communicate the latest in what's new in the world of beverage container recycling.


Staff Updates: Karen Arsenault - Retirement

On February 23, 2012 Karen Arsenault will be easing into retirement after 13 years with Encorp.

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Handling Fee Update and Depot Operating Standards

In the December 2011 Forum Newsletter, we confirmed and informed our subscribers that 107 depots have signed and agreed to the new handling fees with updated operating standards (Schedule D) and language modifications to the depot license agreement (DLA).

This represents the majority of Depots in agreement and with that, the updated operating standards will now apply to both depots who have signed the new agreement and also to those who have not.

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Return-It Beverage 2011 Research Highlights and 2012 Marketing Strategy

It doesn't get much better than this: 98% of respondents to our 2011 Beverage Program Study are aware that beverage containers can be returned for a refund.

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Return-It Electronics 2011 Research Highlights and 2012 Marketing Strategy

According to our 2011 electronics research study, most British Columbians have at least one obsolete or broken electronic product at home.  Of the respondents, the majority will take these electronics to a Return-It or recycling Depot for responsible recycling, however 12% said that they would dispose of their unwanted electronics in the trash.

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Return-It Milk 2011 Research Highlights and 2012 Marketing Strategy

For those locations who have been participating in the voluntary milk container recycling program, give yourself a pat on the back.  Over the past few years, the satisfaction levels amongst customers regarding your milk container recycling services has steadily increased

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Electronics Drop-Off Events 2012

Last year, Encorp Pacific collected over 46,000 kilograms of unwanted electronics for proper recycling through 21 one day drop-off events across B.C.  These one day events allowed residents to drop off their acceptable, unwanted electronics, free of charge for responsible recycling.

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Spring Cleaning

Spring is on it's way

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Return-It to Win-It 2012

Encorp's Marketing & Regional Operations departments are busy making preparations for this year's Return-It to Win-It Depot Promotion and Customer Contest. 

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Brand Registry Reminder

Information and guidelines on accepting empty beverage containers.

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3 & 5 Star Program

Langley Bottle Depot is now a 5 Star Return-It Depot and Chilliwack is a 3 Star Return-It Depot!  Are you an Operator interested in Certification?  Check here for more info.

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Partnership with BC Parks continues

Five parks set to receive bins in 2012

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School Program Update

A quick update on our annual school recycling program

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Caps Off Program

Caps Off Posters NOW AVAILABLE!

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Depot Signage

Keeping your signage up-to-date will enhance the look of your depot and will leave a lasting impression with your customers.

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Save the Date: 2012 Depot Conference

Where: Delta Hotel & Conference Centre, Burnaby. BC.

When: Tuesday, October 2 & Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Please note: the registration process for hotel accommodations at this year’s conference has been changed.  Please contact the hotel directly at 1-888-890-3222 to reserve a room if needed and request to be booked in the Encorp Pacific block.