Recycling Alternative

04/23/2026

Happy Belated Earth Day from the whole RA team!

This year's theme is Our Power, Our Planet. This theme highlights the collective ability of individuals, communities, and governments to drive environmental progress through daily actions, sustainability, and advocacy. The theme emphasizes that lasting change is built through everyday choices rather than just policy. This theme is very fitting for us all working at RA and TFS, as it’s all about the power and contribution we make to support the planet and our ecosystems.

11/29/2025

Day 3, and another casualty of the city’s “Zero means Zero” Budget. Disappointing to see SPEC - Society Promoting Environmental Conservation Repair Cafe funding cut by the City, especially in light of yesterday’s Metro Zero Waste/ Circular Economy Conference, where the importance of repair and reuse in the Circular Economy was front and center.

https://spec.bc.ca/repaircafefundingcut/

Vancouver, B.C., November 26, 2025 The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is deeply disappointed by the Vancouver City Council’s decision to eliminate funding for the citywide Repair Café program as part of its newly approved 2026 budget. For the past several years, SPEC has been...

10/22/2025

Last week was at Victory Square assisting with the hauling for the annual Coffee Cup revolution. It was a great day seeing everyone come out to support the event. Start saving your cups for next year!

08/26/2025

Last Friday we had our annual Summer BBQ! We had games, music and great food. Thanks to everyone who came and hung out. We're already looking forward to next year.

08/07/2025

Safe to say Finn our Ops-Supervisor is happy to receive a shipment of new Recycling Alternative branded megabags! Keep an eye out and you might be able to see some for yourself if you're lucky.

07/21/2025

was proud to support the this weekend! It is always great being involved with such a special event year after year. Thanks to everyone who did their part this weekend. We'll see everyone next year.

07/15/2025

Last Saturday was on site at the Annual Summer BBQ at Oppenheimer Park along side I was a great event filled with hotdogs, community and of course proper waste management. Thanks to everyone who did their part in making this event a success. See you next summer!

06/27/2025

Recycling Alternative had a wonderful time at the sponsorship night yesterday! It is always a pleasure to support such a great event, and proper recycling.

It was also great to see so many familiar faces like .wares and supporting the Bard community as well!

Make sure to stop by to see a show this season and check out the lovely recycling stations.

06/16/2025

We had an amazing time at Alley Oop Street Party! Recycling Alternative was proud to support as an in-kind sponsor, standing alongside an incredible community celebrating sustainability, inclusion, and the vital work of Binners in our city. Thanks for the great event and amazing tacos.

05/13/2025

Last Friday, we got our hands dirty for a greener future at our Planting for the Planet party! RA Staff planted herbs, annuals and sunflowers for this years event. Be sure to drop by this summer to see our lovely flowers.

05/07/2025

Today Recycling Alternative's Louise Schwarz will be talking on the Recycling Council of British Columbia panel!

Louise, along with other experts will be discussing how businesses are responding to global economic shifts, supply chain disruptions and an evolving geopolitical landscape. We’re bringing together innovators, industry experts, and trade organizations to share their insights, strategies and real-world examples of business agility.

Register today at the link below
https://rcbc.ca/our-webinars/navigating-uncertainty/ #!event-register/2025/5/7/rcbc-speaker-discussion-series-navigating-uncertainty