Return-It Blog

• What to Do with Old Electronics and Small Appliances After Black Friday

  Black Friday offers fantastic deals, and for many shoppers, this means it's time to purchase new electronics and small appliances....
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• Waste Reduction Week: Simple Ways to Give Everyday Items a Second Life

  Every October, Waste Reduction Week invites Canadians to rethink the everyday items we might be putting in the trash and what happens...
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• Columneetza Junior Secondary: From Bottles to Barbells

  For over six years, recycling has become key to the health, fitness, and community spirit of Columneetza Junior Secondary School in...
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• Forest Grove Elementary Turns Recycling into Learning Opportunities

  With just 91 students from kindergarten to Grade 7, Forest Grove Elementary is a small, rural school located 20 minutes from 100 Mile...
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• BC Christian Academy Builds Community Through Recycling

  This year, BC Christian Academy (BCCA) stepped up their annual bottle drive from a simple fundraiser to a school-wide mission that...
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• Maaqtusiis Elementary’s First Field Trip Powered by Recycling

  For the Grade 5 class of twelve students at Maaqtusiis Elementary in Ahousaht, many had never left their island community until fundraising...
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• Back-to-School Upgrades? Remember to Recycle Your Old Devices

  As students across BC head back to school, many are upgrading or purchasing new electronics — from laptops and tablets to cellphones...
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• Return-It to Win-It is back!

  Return-It to Win It is back with limited-edition plush characters and cash prizes! The contest begins September 15 2025 and will...
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• 2024 Annual Report - Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Stewardship

  2024 marks 30 years since the not-for-profit stewardship agency Encorp Pacific, better known as Return-It, was founded to recover...
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• The 2025 Return-It School Contest Results Are In

  As students across BC enjoy their summer break, Return-It is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Return-It School Program...
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• Return-It Express & GO Station added to King George Boulevard Superstore

  Return-It is excited to announce the opening of a new Return-It Express & GO station for used beverage containers at the Real...
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• Return-It Express & GO added to Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre

  Return-It and Metro Vancouver are excited to announce the opening of a new Return-It Express & GO station for used beverage containers...
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