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Job Opening: Executive Director
Raven is hiring an Executive Director. Come lead our recently rebranded, re-envisioned organization and help us take it to the next level!
Listen In Folks - Raven ReCentre will no longer accept paper and packaging starting September
Raven ReCentre just announced its decision to close the free, public paper and packaging drop-off, starting September 15th. Listen in as Executive Director, Heather Ashthorn speaks with Elyn Jones on Yukon Morning about:
WHY IS THIS DECISION BEING MADE NOW?
WHAT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE?
WHAT CAN THE PUBLIC DO WITH THEIR RECYCLING AFTER SEPTEMBER 15TH?
Raven Recentre Will No Longer Receive Paper And Packaging On September 15
Raven Recentre will no longer receive paper and packaging on September 15. Raven’s decision provides certainty as City of Whitehorse continues to consider a curbside recycling program.
Listen In Folks - What’s the Tea on Curbside Recycling, the Public Drop-off, and the Future of Recycling in The Territory?
We’re now close to getting a curbside recycling program. Have a listen to Raven's Executive Director on the air with Fayth Starr on CKRW The Rush as she answers:
What are the updates on a curbside collection program? How long will the public drop-off stay open for? What is Raven doing as part of the government’s EPR regulation process? What does the new regulation mean for the future of recycling in the territory?
Listen In Folks - Raven Willing to Wait to Close Public Drop-Off until City has Curbside Recycling Program
The Raven Recycling Society is advocating for a city-run curbside collection program and is willing to . Have a listen to Raven's Board Member Jacqueline Bedard on the air with Elyn Jones on CBC’s Yukon Morning :
How are we responding to the City’s process as it relates to developing a curbside recycling program?
Are we willing to wait to close the public drop-off?
Listen In Folks - Raven’s Stance on Public Curbside Collection Program
The Raven Recycling Society is advocating for a city-run curbside collection program. Have a listen to Raven's Executive Director on the air with Fayth Starr on CKRW The Rush as she answers: WHY DO WE NEED A CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM? WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES? HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO GETTING IT?
Listen In Folks - Big Changes are Coming to Recycling in the Territory
The Raven Recycling Society is making a lot of changes, including rebranding their depot to Raven ReCentre, discontinuing their free paper and packaging drop-off service in 2024, and asking the public not to bring soft plastic to the drop-off anymore. Want to know more and why? Have a listen to these CKRW Rush interviews with Raven's Executive Director.
BIG CHANGE - No longer accepting Film plastics!
We are sad to announce that we are no longer accepting plastic bags or plastic film.
Artist Residency at Raven’s Reuseful: Nicole Bauberger
Nicole Bauberger will undertake a project called Do I Owe Anything On It? for her second Residency with Raven Recycling.
Job Opening: Material Handler (NOC: 75101) – Metals Department
Raven Recycling is looking for a full time material handler. The position involves sorting and weighing metals, assisting customers and handling cash and card payments.
Artist Residency at Raven’s Reuseful: Janet Patterson
At her residency with Raven Recycling, Janet will invite people to join her in repairing a badly damaged quilt that was made by her grandmother.
Raven Announces New Operational Plans For 2024
To help ensure a more comprehensive collection service in Whitehorse, in concert with the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, Raven will no longer receive materials through its 24/7 public drop-off (i.e. bins for plastics, paper, cardboard, etc.) after December 31, 2023.
Take the Textiles Pledge: No New Clothing in 2023!
Above all the other R’s in the chain, Reduce and Reuse have the most impact in terms of the waste we generate. By practicing these 2 R’s when it comes to clothing, we can eliminate the need for another clothing item to be made as well as all the resource extraction that goes with it. Sign on and start making an impact with us today!
Zero Hero: Polaris Artist Leslie Leong Creates Costumes From Scrap
Yukon isn’t exactly Hollywood, but we’ve had our share of film crews coming up here to shoot their films over the years. While many of these films will hire local crew and even actors, you’d be hard-pressed to find a locally produced film. That is, until now – until Polaris.
Extended Producer Responsibility
Yukon Government has announced that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is coming to the Yukon. This will mean significant changes to how recycling operates in our Territory.
Zero Hero: Re-Wrap The North
No matter how small a change, Emilie Hamm believes any amount of waste reduction would be a positive one for our community. And as she is someone who enjoys the gift of giving, her small business Re-Wrap the North is a perfect way for her to help the community to reduce its waste. Her dedication to keeping all parts of her business as low impact as possible, and her innovation in reducing even packaging waste, make her a wonderful example of a Yukon Zero Hero.
Temporary Ferrous Metals Closure
Raven Scrap Metals has temporarily suspended our ferrous metals service, including end-of-life vehicles.
Zero Hero: The Yukon Refillery
Located in the Horwoods Mall the Yukon Refillery is an exciting new low-waste business in Whitehorse. They offer a range of high quality environmentally conscious personal care, household cleaning, and laundry products for sale by weight using your own re-used containers.