Note: originally published in 2011 in CAA Magazine – we have made some progress in Ontario. How to ensure your old clunker doesn’t become an environmental hazard. It’s probably not something you’ve ever thought about, but where you… Read full post » The post The…
The old school linear economy is becoming a thing of the past. At one time, everything was make, use, dispose. A new model of thinking is growing and that’s the circular economy, in which we keep resources actively… Read full post » The post Don’t…
A car’s afterlife is a mystery to most. A tow truck carts it off, or you trade it in at a dealership, then it’s out of sight, out of mind. But that tired old vehicle has plenty of… Read full post » The post CAA…
The biggest problem facing end-of-life vehicle recycling for years continues unchanged, as recognised end-of-life vehicle dismantling companies are still suffering from illegal and uncontrolled management of hazardous components within OECD, illegal and uncontrolled dismantling of spare parts for… Read full post » The post Lack…
Nationally, the utilization of recycled parts seems to be trending downward. A lot of this is due to offshore competition for salvage, which is making it more expensive for recyclers to purchase and harvest parts affordably. There has… Read full post » The post Quality…
The latest edition of the Canadian Auto Recycler Magazine is available to read online HERE. This is the 11th edition of the magazine highlighting all that is great about the auto recycling industry in Canada. The post New Canadian Auto Recycler Magazin…
Individual auto recyclers have lots of information to process, and they utilize data like any modern and highly digital business. The data fed through our computers from daily part sales and requests provides us with invaluable insight into… Read full post » The post From…
2016 Grants in Gear Winners Announced The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Scout Environmental have announced the four winners of the Grants in Gear funding program. A four-member review committee evaluated each application’s potential to achieve their stated environmental results… Read full post » The post 2016…
by Steve Fletcher, Automotive Recyclers of Canada Managing Director The Canadian End-of-life Vehicle (ELV) recycling sector is sailing into shifting winds and changing currents that will redefine the industry for years to come. Market forces and public policies… Read full post » The post Recycling…
On April 1, a federal government department banned asbestos use in renovations and new construction, but it’s still in the brake pads we’re now required to handle. – Steve Fletcher Since new regulations came into effect for Ontario auto recyclers… Read full post » The post Collision…