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Listen In Folks - Raven Speaks Out about their Petition and Continued Calls to Action for Government Transparency
Raven ReCentre recently tabled a petition that gathered 620 signatures by supportive Yukoners calling the Yukon Government to answer for silently removing them from community depot recycling processing contract in which they were midway through. Listen in as Executive Director, Shannon Powell speaks on Yukon Morning about:
What the Petition’s calls to action are
How you can continue to support the initiative
What’s happening next in the ombudsman process
Statement from Raven’s Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Raven ReCentre firmly rejects Minister Mostyn’s misleading claims about our organization's direction and commitment to Yukon communities.
Yukoners Demand Minister Mostyn Address Unfair Treatment as Raven Recentre’s Petition Gains Momentum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Yukoners Demand Minister Mostyn Address Unfair Treatment as Raven Recentre’s Petition Gains Momentum
CRUCIAL PETITION LAUNCHED! Support Raven ReCentre’s Fight for Fair Treatment
CRUCIAL PETITION LAUNCHED! Support Raven ReCentre’s Fight for Fair Treatment
Listen In Folks - Why Raven went to the Ombudsman over Community Recycling Contracts with the Yukon Government
Raven ReCentre recently launched a complaint with Yukon Ombudsman over being left off the Yukon Government’s tender for processing Community Recycling material, a program that we have supported for over 30 years. Listen in as Executive Director, Shannon Powell and Yukon NDP leader Kate White speak with Elyn Jones on Yukon Morning about the complaint.
Raven Recentre Excluded from Community Recycling by Yukon Government Without Notice or Consultation
The Yukon Ombudsman is assessing if it will investigate the Government of Yukon’s sudden and unilateral decision to exclude Raven ReCentre from processing recyclable materials from community depots. This decision, made without notice or consultation, threatens the organization’s operations and contradicts decades of successful partnership in the territory’s recycling system.
Raven ReCentre Launches Glass Recycling in Whitehorse
[Yukon News article] Raven ReCentre is set to transform glass waste into usable materials, partnering with local artists and industries to promote sustainability and innovation in Whitehorse
Raven Recentre will Receive Glass Starting September 16
Partnership with Lumel Studios will mean Yukoners no longer have to throw their bottles and jars in the trash. On Monday September 16, Raven ReCentre will accept clean glass bottles and jars at its 24-hour public drop-off facility at 100 Galena Road in Whitehorse.
Letter to the Editor — We’re On The Right Path — Let’s Keep It That Way
Last week Mayor and Council decided to implement curbside recycling. The voices of our community have been heard, and our elected leaders have responded with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Zero Waste challenges you to go plastic free!
This summer we challenge you to go plastic-free for the month of July! Sign up online, fill out our survey and get ready to go plastic-free on July 1st! You could win a prize!
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 opportunities at Raven recentre
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!