This summer, let’s make a difference, one can at a time! Consignéco and Sépaq are working together for the benefit of the Parcs Québec Fund – Canada

Posted on June 7, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste News

This summer, let’s make a difference, one can at a time! Consignéco and Sépaq are working together for the benefit of the Parcs Québec Fund | Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine.

Deposit-return is one of the most widespread eco-friendly gestures in Québec. Quebecers adopted this good habit many years ago. Nowadays, the salutary habit of returning empty cans and bottles has become second nature. This project shows that the benefits of deposit-return go beyond mere economics. Once again, we have an example of a simple, concrete action that can result in significant social and environmental benefits,” declared Mr. Pierre Arcand, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and Parks.

Every year, 390 million refundable empties, worth nearly 21 million dollars, go un-redeemed. We could use these millions to help people in need and organizations. Consignéco provides a philanthropic kit to support groups that opt for deposit-return as a financing resource to better structure their charitable efforts. The kit is available at www.votrecollecte.ca/en.htm.