MMSB Welcomes New CEO and Chair
Monday, September 21, 2009
All the staff at MMSB would like to welcome Leigh Puddester to the team! Effective Monday, September 21 Leigh will be the new Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board.
Province Joins National Cell Phone Recycling Program
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Today the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation, and Mike Samson, Interim Chair and CEO of the MMSB, where joined today by Bernard Lord, President and CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) to announce a partnership aimed at making it easier to recycle old cell phones.
In conjunction with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA), a Recycle My Cell program is being launched in the province offering cell phone users a chance to recycle and properly dispose of old cell phones.
The CWTA's national program allows users to find out where and how to properly dispose of cell phones and other wireless devices, regardless of the carrier, brand or condition.
For more information about the program click here.
Celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador's Environmental Leaders
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Environmental leadership in Newfoundland and Labrador was highlighted today when the Newfoundland and Labrador 20th Annual Environmental Awards were presented by the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation; Mike Samson, Interim Chair and
CEO, Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB); and Barbara Taylor, President, Newfoundland and Labrador Women’s Institutes.
It's Environment Week!
Monday, June 01, 2009
May 31st to June 6th is Environment Week and MMSB is busy helping to educate our province on how to cut down on waste.
MMSB goes to School this Evironment Week - The MMSB waste reduction team is visitng schools during Environment Week to educate schools about the things they can do to reduce the amount of waste they generate.
June 1st at Bishop Field School, St. John's, NL
June 2nd at Helen Tulk Elementary, Bishops Falls
June 2nd at Holy Family School, St. John's, NL
June 3rd at St. Kevin's High School, Goulds, NL
June 3rd at Millcrest Academy, Grand Falls-Windsor
June 4th at St. Paul's Jr. High, St. John's, NL
June 5th at St. Peter's Elementary, Mount Pearl, NL
MMSB reaches out to the community - We will be out and about during Environment Week you can find us at Newfoundland Power's Envirofests to learn about waste reduction and other important environmental issues in our communities. Come talk to us on...
June 2nd at Goulds Elementary, Goulds, NL between 6 and 8pm
June 3rd at Gander Envirofest, Gander Academy, NLbetween 6:30 and 8pm
June 4th at Clarenville Middle School, Clarenville, NL between 7 and 9pm
MMSB's Get to Half Radio Challenge - All week long listen in to the OZFM to help the Dawn Patrol Get to Half. Check out www.ozfm.com for more details!
MMSB Gets to Work by Getting YOU to Half at Work - Our waste reduction team will be helping local businesses and offices cut down on waste during Environment Week (and every week) on...
June 1st at Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Bishops Falls
June 3rd at the Department of Environment and Conservation, St. John's, NL
June 4th at the Conferderation Building, St. John's, NL
June 5th at the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation's Eco-Exhibition.
New Website Launched!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Welcome to the new MMSB website – we hope you take some time to explore the site. With more information, resources and tools to bring into your home, workplace or school, it has everything you need to get to half!
Newfoundland and Labrador Compost Awareness Week
Monday, April 20, 2009
May 4-9 is Compost Awareness Week and the MMSB is teaming up with the MUN Botanical Garden to offer a range of activities and learning resources. Visit the MUN Botanical Garden’s website at http://www.mun.ca/botgarden or visit the Compost Section of our website to learn more.
Household Hazardous Waste Program on Now!
Monday, April 20, 2009
It's time to get household hazardous waste out of your home! Visit a collection day in your community
click here for dates and locations and a list of accepted items.
MMSB Provides Funding for Waste Management Initiatives in the Greater Avalon
Monday, April 06, 2009
Click here to read our news release.
MMSB Announces Funding for Waste Management Initiatives
Monday, March 09, 2009
Click here to read our news release.
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