Waste Reduction Hub

Use the boxes below to find options to recycle, repair, donate or compost.

Program

2022 Waste ReForum

Explore ways we can write the next chapter on waste reduction and circular economy

2022
April 27-29
Nominations

2021 Waste Minimization Awards

Nominations now open for 2021 Waste Minimization Awards.

2022
April 28

What's New

Coca-Cola and others report using more recycled plastic

In The News
SWRC Blog: A Plea to Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)

SWRC Blog

Have a look in your fridge and your cupboard at all the different types of packages. How many are plastic? paper? metal? a combination? How many…
Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go? -- New Year's Resolutions

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

When I first started focusing on "zero" waste, I did a 30-day challenge that started on Jan 1st. I’m not usually much into new year’s resolutions,…

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SWRC Sustaining Partners

SWRC Sustaining Partners share our commitment to achieving a waste-free Saskatchewan. They believe, as we do, that reduction is the most effective waste strategy and that transforming to a circular economy is necessary to achieving sustainability.

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Recycling Tips

The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is dedicated to helping the people of Saskatchewan reduce waste.

SWRC Tip - Food

Twenty percent of the food we buy ends up being thrown away. Keep track of what you've got on hand so that you use groceries while they're still fresh.
SWRC Tip - Fluorescent lights

While fluorescent lights can use up to 75% less energy than incandescents, they do contain small amounts of mercury. Be sure to recycle your tubes and bulbs.
SWRC Tip - Shopping

Don’t browse in stores. Figure out what you need and make a list before you go – that way you don’t end up buying other things you don’t really need.

Waste Reduction Hub

2022 Waste ReForum

2021 Waste Minimization Awards

What's New

Coca-Cola and others report using more recycled plastic

In The News

SWRC Blog: A Plea to Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)

SWRC Blog

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go? -- New Year's Resolutions

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

I want to know more about...

Agricultural Plastics

Batteries

Beverage Containers

Car Seats

Compost

Construction, Renovation & Demolition (CRD)

Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

Fluorescent Bulbs

Food Waste Reduction

Glass

Household Hazardous Waste

Industrial, Commercial & Institutional (ICI)

Low Waste Living

Mattresses

Mercury

Metals

Paint

Paper & Cardboard

Plastics

Shingles

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Textiles

Tires

Used Oil

SWRC Sustaining Partners

Recycling Tips

SWRC Tip - Food

SWRC Tip - Fluorescent lights

SWRC Tip - Shopping