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Entries Tagged as 'Recycling'

2400 appliances

April 13th, 2008 No Comments

For once I commend Hydro Quebéc and it’s initiative on their Recyc-Frigo program. With over 2400 pickups to date they are embarking on a path that must be traveled. Ideally, appliance manufacturers would be held responsible for the end of life recycling of their product, but until our Houses of Parliament take a […]

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brilliant leather recyc

April 10th, 2008 No Comments

Witness some really incredible craftsmanship behind Broundoor.
Broundoor is a the result of Marc Simard’s hard work creating quality pieces that are unique, stylish and functional. Broundoor’s main goal is to provide the customer with quality items made from recycled materials. The inspiration behind Broundoor comes from a desire to make every day items a little […]

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bureau en garbage

April 3rd, 2008 No Comments

I forget the last reason I posted about Bureau en Gros (yes, too lazy to scan the archives) but this one needed to be raised.  Making a few copies of work related receipts at the NDG store on Sherbrooke when I screw one up.  Look for the recycling box and find only what looks to […]

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publisac nuisance

April 2nd, 2008 4 Comments

They used to have an excuse for wrongfully giving me the non-desired publisac. The happy delivery would be tossed from the street onto my front porch.
Now however for the past two weeks they’ve placed said ’sac of satan’ right onto my mailbox.

Maybe I should make a bigger sign with more english on it?? […]

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polystyrene #6

March 29th, 2008 1 Comment

When was the last time you pulled up to the food court line and they ladled a heap of rice and potatoes into your polystyrene plate or container then turned around and tossed it into the microwave for a 30 second blast. I’ve done it many a time with only a simmering thought of […]

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