Creating a closed-loop process to recycle 99% of lead batteries
East Penn and Terrapure have developed a closed-loop solution to recycle East Penn’s batteries. The two companies decided a “tolling” agreement was the best way to ensure a circular life cycle.
B.C. town begins phase two of metal remediation for pond by former airport
The federal government has awarded phase two of British Columbia’s Reay Creek sediment remediation project to QM Environmental for $1.14 million, as officials work...
East Penn Canada and Terrapure win environmental award for innovative lead battery recycling
Terrapure Environmental (Terrapure) and East Penn Canada announced that they received an Environment + Energy Leader Award for "Project of the Year" for their...
Forestry company spills diesel during failed fuel transfer process on B.C. coast
As the result of a failed fuel transfer process, a forestry company has claimed responsibility for spilling some 4,500 litres of diesel fuel into...
Alberta fuel supplier fined $1.25M for Battle River fish deaths
An Alberta-based fuel supplier has been fined $1.25 million after pleading guilty to a solvent spill that killed fish in a creek that flows...
U.S. PFAS Bill passes House, but faces major hurdle in Senate
The House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act, to protect the environment and clean up areas affected by PFAS, but it must now pass the Senate.
Trailer park and aerosol company face environmental fines
Northwest Territories-based Hay River Mobile Home Park Ltd. has pleaded guilty to a fuel truck spill that occurred in October 2016 on Hay River.
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Using eDNA technology to help plan primary resource industry projects
Environmental DNA (eDNA) detection has great potential in characterizing biodiversity over the life cycle of primary resource industry projects. The extreme sensitivity of eDNA technology is essential in gaining confidence that species are present or not present at sites.
Nunavut-based mining company fined $50K for effluent violation
A Nunavut-based mining company has been fined $50,000 for depositing a harmful effluent into a creek at its gold mine 685 km northeast of...
Gas vapour mitigation system used for site remediation project
A 123-acre brownfield site was selected for a casino development. Before construction could commence, developers needed to remediate heavily contaminated soil, which contained harmful gas vapours.
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Hamilton officials say approvals will make creek cleanup timeline challenging
City of Hamilton officials say it could take nearly a year beyond Ontario’s fall deadline before it’s able to complete the dredging of a...
