In our world today, its all about recycling and saving the environment. Alberta is now known for leading the charge! The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) is also committed to being good stewards of our environment and bringing environmental awareness to fellow Albertans.

The CPAA through the expansion of various recycling programs, has bridged the gap between our donors and our planet. The Beverage Container Recycling Program (BCRP) and the revenues it generates, support the many programs and services the CPAA offers to persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Approximately 15% of all beverage containers sold in Alberta are not returned to a depot. Plastics that are found in our landfills will still be there when our grandchildren reach our age. Materials such as Aluminum is 100% recyclable but when discarded can take up to 400 years to break down. By partnering with the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corp (ABCRC) and their Community Champions Program, the CPAA will help to further reduce CO2 emissions (green house gasses) and fulfill our vision of creating a life without limits for persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

 

Mac’s Convenience Stores

Mac’s Convenience Stores (Calgary Market) and the CPAA joined forces in June 2009 to help their customers and our donors further the recycling efforts in Alberta.

The Mac’s initial pilot project helped to reclaim 8,546 beverage containers. These containers were diverted from landing in our local landfills. The revenues generated through the Mac’s Recycling bins, support the many programs and services offered to persons with cerebral and other disabilities.

In March of 2010, due to the success of the pilot project, Mac’s Convenience Stores expanded the program and there are now 22 stores participating. Visit Website >

Having a community event and want to support the CPAA? CPAA bins are great for sporting, events, community halls, receptions and all types of gatherings

For more information on partnering with the CPAA please call 1-888-477-8030 or via email.

 
 

Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation – ABCRC
is a provincially incorporated not-for-profit product stewardship corporation. Our mandate is to be the agent for the beverage manufacturers to operate a common collection system for registered containers, to be responsible for recycling beverage containers, to comply with regulation and BCMB by-laws, and to promote the economic and efficient collection of beverage containers.
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Beverage Container Management Board – BCMB
The BCMB is responsible for setting criteria for the beverage  container management system in Alberta, conducting depot and retail inspections, registering new beverage containers, issuing operating permits for container depots, approving collection system agents and maintaining a system of appeals within Alberta. View Site >

Alberta Bottle Depot Association – ABDA
The Alberta Bottle Depot Association (ABDA) plays an integral role in Alberta's (Canada) waste management efforts. ABDA is the recognized voice for Alberta's bottle depots, an industry that collected over 1,600,000,000 beverage containers last year, and it is also active in expanding the role of the depots as “Eco-Centres” within the province as well as developing technology to advance the efficiency of the system. View Site >

Alberta Dairy Council
The Alberta Milk Container Recycling Program is an industry stewardship initiative through which Alberta's dairy industry supports the voluntary collection and recycling of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic milk jugs and polycoated gable top milk cartons. View Site >

Recycling Council of Alberta
The RCA's mission is to promote and facilitate waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation in the Province of Alberta. View Site >

City of Edmonton
Edmonton has become a global leader in effective urban waste management. Through recycling, reuse and composting programs, the City diverts close to 60% of residential waste from landfill. The goal is to divert 90% by 2012. View Site >

Green Calgary
Green Calgary is a dynamic, non-profit urban environmental organization with a mission to empower Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities through environmental education, products and services. In addition to providing information and raising awareness, this organization strives to provide the specific tools and resources that empower individuals and groups to make positive environmental changes. View Site >

BluPlanet

Bluplanet Recycling is Calgary's most environmentally responsible condominium recycling company. Their goal is to build long-term partnerships with condominium owners built on professional and client-first service, while striving to improve the health of our city. View Site >

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