Return-It Blog

• Return-It Launches Recycling Pilot for Single-Use & Reusable Cups in Vancouver

  A new pilot project by Return-It, in partnership with major brands, aims to keep more cups out of landfills by giving consumers a...
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• E-bikes and E-scooters are Now Part of the Electronics Program

  Has your e-bike battery died, or is your e-bike now an ex-bike? It's time to recycle your travel gear. Starting May 1, 2022,...
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• First Express & GO Station in the Tri-Cities Area

  Recycling just got more convenient in the Tri-Cities. Residents can now drop off refundable beverage containers at the Return-It...
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• Milk & Plant-based Beverage Containers in the Deposit System Starting Feb 1

  Starting on February 1, 2022, British Columbians can head to their local Return-It collection site to responsibly recycle even more...
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• Diving In: The Art of Cleaning Lakes & Oceans- Artists Turn Trash into Treasure

  A shared recognition of the importance of protecting our environment has resulted in an innovative initiative that is cleaning our...
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• Return-It & CRD Welcome Greater Victoria’s First Express & GO Recycling Station

  Recycling just got more convenient in Greater Victoria. Starting today, residents can drop off their refundable beverage containers...
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• Return-It Expands its Cup Recycling Program - Adding Starbucks as a New Partner

  Return-It is excited to welcome Starbucks Canada as a new partner in the relaunch of its expanded cup recycling pilot program in the...
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• Return-It and ChopValue Launch Chopstick Collection Pilot in North Vancouver

  As winter approaches, more Metro Vancouver residents will choose home delivery for their restaurant meals, rather than venturing out...
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• Save Money and the Planet this Black Friday & Cyber Monday

  If you’re looking for great deals on new electronics there’s no better time to shop than Black Friday & Cyber Monday....
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• Return-It & the Pacific Salmon Foundation support microplastic research

  The problem of plastics in the ocean may conjure images of debris washing up on beaches, but it is microplastics – particles...
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• Ken Lyotier a pioneer in our industry

  On behalf of Return-it, I ( Allen Langdon, President & CEO) would like to acknowledge the passing of a pioneer in our industry,...
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• Return-It is a proud supporter of the Canada Plastics Pact action plan

  Return-It, along with over 70 businesses and organizations across Canada’s plastics value chain have...
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