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Warm Hearts Jacket Repair

Volunteers fix broken jackets and donate them to the community.

2023
October to March
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Waste Reduction Awards

Celebrate the Waste Reduction achievements of Saskatchewan people and organizations.

2023
Oct - Feb

What's New

EU to propose boosting recycled content and reuse of packaging

In The News
Waste ReForum 2023 – A Spectrum of Opportunities

SWRC Blog

I can only speak for myself, and what others have shared, but this year’s ReForum was one of the best. It felt like everyone was happy to be…
Taking Waste Reduction Initiatives for Granted

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

Isn’t it exciting when we discover a new business or organization that is working to reduce waste? Whether it’s a local refillery business, a…

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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.

Become an SWRC Member

Recycling Tips

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

SWRC Tip - Hazardous Products

Before buying any product with hazardous symbols on it, see if there's a less or non-toxic alternative. Buy only what you need, and use it all up, or give it to someone to use.
SWRC Tip - Green Events

When planning your event, look for ways to reduce (use less stuff). Try to reuse products and to choose packages that can be recycled. Provide recycling facilities at your event.
SWRC Tip - Composting

Save a couple of bags of fall leaves. Every time you add food scraps to your composter, add a similar amount of leaves as "browns".

Warm Hearts Jacket Repair

Waste Reduction Awards

What's New

EU to propose boosting recycled content and reuse of packaging

In The News

Waste ReForum 2023 – A Spectrum of Opportunities

SWRC Blog

Taking Waste Reduction Initiatives for Granted

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

I want to know more about...

Agricultural Plastics

Appliances - Large

Batteries

Beverage Containers

Car Seats

Compost

Construction, Renovation & Demolition (CRD)

Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

Fluorescent Bulbs

Food Waste Reduction

Glass

Glass - Non-bottle

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 - Hazardous Products

SWRC Tip - Green Events

SWRC Tip - Composting