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 The history of the recycling bin in Quebec Did you know that recycling dates as far back as 3 000, B.C.? Indeed, during that period, people discovered that used metal objects could be melted down and made into new ones. As you might guess, laws and regulations governing recycling came much later in Quebec (trivia tidbit: […]

 The official reporting period for 2020 has officially begun We hereby inform you that the 2020 Schedule of Contributions was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on December 16, officially launching the 60-day reporting period.  The deadline to fill out your report is February 16, 2021. File my report >> What’s new in the 2020 Schedule of Contributions  Several new requirements will enter into force for the 2020 Schedule […]

As the Quebec curbside recycling system undergoes major changes, businesses will become responsible for managing the end-of-life cycle for containers, packaging, printed matter and newspaper (C, P, PM & N) they put on the market. Therefore, it’s a good time for them to rethink their C, P, PM & N and make sure they limit […]

As the Quebec curbside recycling system undergoes major changes, businesses will become responsible for managing the end-of-life cycle for containers, packaging, printed matter and newspaper (C, P, PM & N) they put on the market. Therefore, it’s a good time for them to rethink their C, P, PM & N and make sure they limit […]

November was Éco Entreprises Québec’s opportunity to introduce various participants from the municipal sphere to the modernization of curbside recycling and present changes that are to come over the next five years, more specifically regarding the roles and responsibilities of municipalities.  Mathieu Guillemette, Principal Director of Services to municipalities, was invited to address three partner organizations in November in order […]

On Tuesday, November 24, nearly 240 persons representing 185 contributing companies participated in the online consultation meeting on the 2021 Schedule of Contributions organized by Éco Entreprises Québec. Every year, targeted companies are invited to take part in a special consultation, provided for by law, ahead of the adoption of the next Schedule of Contributions […]

New Senior Consultant, Public Affairs at Éco Entreprises Québec A seasoned communications and public relations professional, Marie-Claude Tremblay has applied her skills and experience in several organizations, both private and public, and across a wide variety of business sectors, including professional services, information technologies, retail, as well as the municipal sector. With a B.A. in […]

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, marks the inauguration of the new sorting centre in Lachine, which will more efficiently process the contents of the recycling bins of greater Montréal area residents. The most advanced of its kind in Québec, the centre will be equipped with cutting-edge technology. As Québec’s curbside recycling expert, Éco Entreprises Québec is […]

Every year, ÉEQ leads a special consultation, in French and English, in anticipation of the approval of the new Schedule of Contributions by the Québec government. At the annual event, companies have the opportunity to better understand the factors that impact their contribution to curbside recycling in Québec within the framework of an environmental accountability […]

Curbside collection and recycling In the midst of the recyclable materials markets downward spiral, western countries seeking sustainable solutions are now finding themselves in a tight spot. This month, the companies that fund curbside recycling in Québec will find out that their contributions will increase significantly in order to address current challenges including the dramatic […]

Montréal, August 12, 2019. — According to an agreement in principle between manufacturer Owens-Illinois of Montréal and conditioner Groupe Bellemare of Trois-Rivières, it will soon be possible to produce bottles from glass collected through curbside recycling. This new outlet for glass recycling in Québec is the result of efforts initiated by Éco Entreprises Québec under its […]

A graduate in Industrial Engineering, Normand Gadoury has developed leading expertise in the field of innovation management. Prior to joining ÉEQ, his skills in new technologies and business led him to work within specialized groups (Innovitech, Sygertech and Avingco), then as Business Development Manager (Enviro-accès, Enerkem and Univalor) and as Vice President of Polystyvert and Écotech Québec. […]

ÉEQ the SAQ are pleased to welcome the recognition of glass powder as a cement additive by CSA Group. This important decision means a second life for glass collected through curbside recycling.

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Éco Entreprises Québec launches its new brand image and an advertising campaign.

EEQ and Citeo will hold the first forum dedicated to the topic in Paris, February 4 and 5, 2019.

ÉEQ and sorting centres taking part in the Innovative Glass Work plan launch a citizens’ awareness operation.

The use of the innovative Québec ecomaterial now subject to quality assurance.

The government corporation and ÉEQ have assembled a coordinated team to turn the crisis into an opportunity for the province’s recycling industry.

Do we really need another package?  The Packplay concept, which relies on the creativity of students from around the world to support packaging ecodesign, emerged from the mind of Sylvain Allard, professor and director of the École de design de l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). In collaboration with major partner Éco Entreprises Québec, Allard […]

As part of the construction of this new sorting centre in Lachine, EEQ will provide Ville de Montréal with a complete leading-edge glass sorting and cleaning system. This three million dollars investment will contribute to the optimization and performance of selective collection. Lachine sorting centre for recyclable materials : the executive committee approves the awarding of a […]

Montréal, June 19, 2017 – UQAM and Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) have revealed the names of the eight professionals who will select the best packaging ecodesign projects submitted by students to the Packplay 2 competition, which aims to promote research and innovation in packaging ecodesign and highlight the work of tomorrow’s designers in all packaging ecodesign […]

Québec, June 1, 2017 – Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) today inaugurated innovative glass processing equipment as part of the implementation of its Innovative Glass Works plan. The Quebec City Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which is operated by Société VIA, is among the five centres to receive cuttingedge equipment to lead experimental pilot projects with the […]

Montréal, April 4, 2017 – Do we need more packaging? The second edition of Packplay, a three-pronged design experience that includes an international competition for design schools, an educational booklet on packaging ecodesign featuring the projects submitted to the competition and an exhibition to showcase the winning concepts, raises this very question. Following the success […]