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# Simply Recycle

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- [Where to Recycle Non-Blue Bin Items in Manitoba](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycling-not-accepted-materials/) - Where to recycle batteries, electronics, tires, medications and medical sharps, used motor oil, filters, and antifreeze, thermostats, and HHW in Manitoba
- [80 Things You Should Never Put in Your Blue Bin (and What to Do Instead)](https://simplyrecycle.ca/80-things-you-should-never-put-in-your-blue-bin-and-what-to-do-instead/) - If you’re reading this, you’re probably a recycler. And you probably want to recycle and reduce waste as much as you can. Below you’ll find an abundance of options to reuse or recycle things that can’t go in your blue bin. A few things in this list don’t have recycling or reuse options, but we
- [Can You Recycle Plastic Bags in Manitoba?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/plastic-bag-recycling/) - For many years, we've encouraged consumers to use the 3Rs when it comes to plastic bags – reduce, reuse and recycle. Read more to learn why plastic bags aren’t accepted for recycling, and tips on what to do with the bags already in your home. Plastic bags don’t belong in the blue bin Plastic bags
- [The Ultimate Manitoba Holiday Recycling Guide](https://simplyrecycle.ca/holiday-recycling-guide/) - Gift bags, wrapping paper, chocolate boxes and more. Find out which holiday items you can recycle in your blue bin or drop-off locations.
- [Which Shipping/Delivery Packaging to Recycle](https://simplyrecycle.ca/shipping-material-recycling/) - A guide to recycling shipping materials and packaging. Learn whether you can recycle padded envelopes, bubble wrap, and other mail packaging.
- [Recycling Contamination: Will it spoil the whole bin?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycling-contamination-will-it-spoil-the-whole-bin/) - Recycling contamination is a problem, and the reasons may surprise you. A load of residential recycling may contain items that don’t belong, but that doesn’t mean the entire load is contaminated or no longer fit to be recycled. High-tech sorting facilities can separate your recycling from the things that don’t belong. So, what’s all
- [Can you recycle Styrofoam?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/styrofoam/) - Foam packaging, more commonly known as Styrofoam, is used in many kinds of packaging and miscellaneous items in our day-to-day lives. Styrofoam is one of the top-searched materials in the Recyclepedia with more than 500 views this month alone! We’re often asked if Styrofoam or foam packaging is accepted in our program, and if it can
- [Back to Blue Bin Basics](https://simplyrecycle.ca/back-to-blue-bin-basics/) - September is a time for many of us to get back into a routine after taking summer holidays and enjoying the warm weather. With getting back into a routine, it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with what can go in the blue bin, and what to do with items that don’t belong. Items Accepted
- [Fall Recycling Guide](https://simplyrecycle.ca/fall-recycling-guide/) - Fall is here with the weather getting cooler and the leaves changing colour. We want to help you recycle right this season. Read on to find out what seasonal materials to put in your blue bin this Fall. Fall Clean-up There are more items that can be recycled, but not in your blue bin. Here
- [Holiday Recycling Tips](https://simplyrecycle.ca/holiday-recycling-tips-2/) - Many of us are looking forward to the holidays, especially with being able to gather with our loved ones once again. We want to make recycling easy with our holiday recycling guide, as well as some tips to help make your holidays easier on the environment this year. Holiday Recycling Guide Our holiday recycling guide
- [To Nest or Not to Nest?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/to-nest-or-not-to-nest/) - You might be unknowingly contaminating your recycling. Learn why nesting materials is recycling contamination. Find out ways to save space in your blue bin.
- [Does Manitoba Recycle Glass?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/does-manitoba-recycle-glass/) - It’s true, glass can be recycled forever, but is it glass recycled in Manitoba? It's complicated.
- [Recycle your soup and beverage cartons!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-your-milk-soup-and-other-beverage-cartons/) - You can recycle milk cartons, juice cartons and other cartons in Manitoba. See examples of cartons you might come across. Learn how cartons are recycled
- [Tips For Tidying Up Your Home](https://simplyrecycle.ca/tips-for-tidying-up-your-home/) - Happy New Year! Most people associate the New Year with a new, fresh start. Netflix launched “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on January 1st and since then, the tidying craze has begun. Many of us have started to use the KonMari method as a way to clean up our home. Here are some tips on
- [What is the Mobius Loop?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/what-is-the-mobius-loop/) - The Mobius Loop, or the recycling triangle, is known internationally as the universal recycling symbol. In Manitoba, when you see this symbol on your packaging, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s recyclable. Instead, it’s more important to focus on what materials your municipality does and does not accept in the blue bin. On the bottom of
- [Backyard Recycling in Manitoba](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycling-in-your-backyard/) - Whether gardening, building projects, or simply mowing the lawn, find out how you can reduce waste that comes from your back yard.
- [Go Green This Back to School!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/go-green-this-back-to-school/) - Whether we like it or not, summer has ended and it’s time for everyone to head back to school. It’s also a great time of year to get your household back into a routine and to introduce new habits. Here are some tips on how to make your routine more eco-friendly and how to sustain
- [Recycling Do's and Don'ts](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycling-dos-and-donts/) - As market conditions change, what items are accepted in your blue bin can change over time. However, how you prepare your recyclables for collection should stay the same. Here’s a list of recycling do’s and don’ts. Do: Ensure your containers are empty As a general rule, your containers should be empty before tossing them in
- [Five Places to Bring a Reusable Bag](https://simplyrecycle.ca/five-places-to-bring-a-reusable-bag/) - Reusable bags are a great way to reduce the amount of plastic bags we use on an everyday basis while we’re out and about. Here are five places to bring a reusable bag, for those times when you need an extra hand. Convenience Stores/Drug Stores Have you ever popped into the drug store intending
- [Recycling Week in Manitoba!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/rwmb/) - Today is the first day of Waste Reduction Week, and the first day of Recycling Week in Manitoba! Our Minister of Conservation and Climate, Sarah Guillemard, has proclaimed the third week of October 2020 and each year moving forward as Recycling Week in Manitoba! This week coincides and will be celebrated at the same time
- [Winter Recycling Tips](https://simplyrecycle.ca/winter-recycling-tips/) - Winter in Manitoba comes with a whole other set of rules. Shovel your driveway and back lane so the snow doesn’t build up. Plug in your car so it will start in -40 C. Brush the snow off your car if it’s been sitting outside all night after a heavy snowfall. Sound familiar? Putting your
- [Battery Recycling](https://simplyrecycle.ca/battery-recycling/) - Many of the items we use in our day-to-day lives are powered by batteries. While these small items make using technology easier and more convenient, they can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Be sure to recycle your batteries in the right place. Old and used batteries should never be thrown
- [Debunking Recycling Myths](https://simplyrecycle.ca/debunking-recycling-myths/) - We’ll be the first to say it - the recycling industry is complex and is constantly changing. Because of this, the rules often change and there is a lot of misinformation about what gets recycled in the blue bin, or how recycling works in the province. Below, we debunk six myths about residential recycling and
- [Top 10 Recyclepedia Items](https://simplyrecycle.ca/top-10-recyclepedia-items/) - The Recyclepedia has been around for two years now and is the trusted source of recycling information for the province. While there are over 1,000 material listings in the Recyclepedia, some searches are more popular than others. Here’s the top 10 most searched items, and what to do with them. Plastic Tubs and Lids This
- [Keep Cool and Recycle!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/keep-cool-and-recycle/) - As we explore our province this summer, we’re all going to need a drink or two to quench our thirst and stay hydrated. Here’s a reminder to recycle your beverage containers when you’re done with them. Most drink containers are accepted in your blue bin, but there are a few exceptions. Here are some things
- [Manitoba Eco Awareness Day and Fashion Fest 2023](https://simplyrecycle.ca/manitoba-eco-awareness-day-and-fashion-fest-2023/) - Make something beautiful with items in your blue bin. A day for students to learn and take part in our recycled material Fashion Fest contest. Register today.
- [The Environmental Benefits of Recycling](https://simplyrecycle.ca/the-environmental-benefits-of-recycling-theyre-big/) - Manitoban's want to know, is there a point to our weekly walks with our blue bins? Click to find out the environmental benefits of recycling. They're bigg
- [Give New Life to Your Old Stuff](https://simplyrecycle.ca/give-new-life-to-your-old-stuff/) - Your blue bin is for printed paper and packaging. But what about bikes? Washing machines? Mattresses? Manitobans—admirably not wanting to waste—regularly ask us where they can recycle products like these that are damaged or no longer needed. It’s always best to reuse something before recycling it, so our go-to answers are to donate to second-hand
- [Recyclepedia's Remarkable Recycler](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recyclepedias-remarkable-recycler/) - Tell us how you creatively recycle for a chance to win cash prizes and more. You could be Recyclepedia's Remarkable Recycler. Nominate yourself or a student.
- [Manitoba Students Showcase Wearable Art Made From Discarded Materials](https://simplyrecycle.ca/manitoba-students-showcase-wearable-art-made-from-discarded-materials/) - Newspapers, takeout bags, plastic netting. Check out the stunning outfits students made with these materials for Manitoba Eco Awareness Day and Fashion Fest
- [MMSM Favourite Summer Activities](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-favourite-summer-activities/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Not to brag, but we think that Manitoba has some of the best summers around. Here are some of our staff’s favourite outdoor, eco-friendly activities to do this time of year. Kalin – Manager, Field Services “One of my favourite summer activities is paddling on our lakes and
- [Power Up Your Recycling Knowledge on National Battery Day](https://simplyrecycle.ca/power-up-your-recycling-knowledge/) - February 18th is National Battery Day and Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) is partnering with Call2Recycle to raise awareness and remind Manitobans to properly recycle their batteries. Manitobans are recycling more batteries than ever before, by volume, but there is room for growth. Call2Recycle reports that in 2022, Manitobans helped divert over 153,000 kilograms of batteries
- [Is the plastic in your blue bin getting recycled?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/is-the-plastic-in-your-blue-bin-getting-recycled/) - Is 9 percent of plastic recycled? Find out how much plastic Manitobans recycle, and why plastic in the recycling stream occasionally can’t be recycled.
- [MMSM Staff Recycling Tips](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-staff-recycling-tips/) - Working for a recycling organization, it’s an unwritten rule that our staff have to be passionate about recycling and the environment. In the spirit of Earth Month, we asked our staff to share tips on reducing waste in their everyday lives. Joel, Communications Coordinator Since moving into an apartment, I found that my little blue
- [BAG UP MANITOBA CHALLENGE 2016](https://simplyrecycle.ca/take-pride-winnipeg-inc-and-multi-material-stewardship-manitoba-celebrate-schools-in-mmsm-bag-up-manitoba-challenge-for-2016/) - This fall, 137 schools across Manitoba participated in the MMSM Bag Up Manitoba program, keeping 1,106,723 plastic bags out of the landfills. “Since 2008, over eight million bags have been kept from the landfills due to this program," said Tom Ethans, Take Pride Winnipeg! Inc Executive Director. "We encourage everyone to learn more about recycling
- [Contamination in the Blue Bin](https://simplyrecycle.ca/contamination-in-the-blue-bin/) - Contamination in the blue bin is an ongoing issue at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Manitoba. These are the most common causes of contamination in the blue bin: Items that aren’t on the accepted list for your community. Accepted containers with leftover food residue or that have been heavily soiled with grease. Materials that
- [What is Contamination in your Blue Bin?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/what-is-contamination-in-your-blue-bin/) - What is Contamination? In terms of recycling, contamination is anything that is not accepted in your residential recycling program. This can mean a variety of things and can vary depending on where you live: Recyclables that are not on the accepted list for your municipality. Material that is accepted for recycling in other places, but
- [Using the Recyclepedia](https://simplyrecycle.ca/using-the-recyclepedia/) - We launched the Recyclepedia last week. The response and feedback from residents and consumers has been great! We’re happy that Manitobans are putting the tool to use in their everyday lives.​ In this post, we’re going to expand on some of the other features of the Recyclepedia so you can use it to its full
- [Fact or Fiction?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/fact-or-fiction/) - New year, new campaign! Each year, we run campaigns to educate the public about residential recycling and what can go into the blue bin. This year is no different. We want Manitobans to educate themselves about recycling with our new campaign – Fact or Fiction! The campaign will focus on the confusion that is often
- [City of Winnipeg/MMSM Recyclepedia Partnership](https://simplyrecycle.ca/city-of-winnipeg-mmsm-recyclepedia-partnership/) - The City of Winnipeg recently upgraded their water and waste services from MyUtilityBill to MyUtility. Winnipeggers can now set up reminders for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection day, report missed collection, and request large item pickups. The upgrade we are most excited about is the addition of our Recyclepedia to MyUtility! The Recyclepedia is
- [What to recycle during the holidays](https://simplyrecycle.ca/ways-to-recycle-during-the-holidays/) - Make your white Christmas “greener” by following some of these environmentally friendly holiday season tips! Shop and ship online. For those of you who are planning to shop, why not shop green? If you are buying gifts for family members out of town, skip a step and have their gift sent directly to their doorstep.
- [MMSM and The Forks Launch New School Program](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-and-the-forks-launch-new-school-program/) - MMSM is proud to partner with The Forks on the development of a NEW school program, the Target Zero Eco Kids Tour! This 90 minute interactive walking tour will be available at The Forks for school aged children grades 1-8. The tour is led by two actors and stops at Target Zero hot spots like the Biovator,
- [Have you gone on the Target Zero Eco Kids Tour yet?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/have-you-gone-on-the-target-zero-eco-kids-tour-yet/) - Have you gone on the Target Zero Eco Kids Tour yet? This 90 minute interactive walking tour is available at The Forks for school aged children grades 1-8. Be sure to sign up your class or daycare today! For more details on this school program please see the poster below. To book a tour please contact
- [Top 10 tips for going “Green” this holiday season](https://simplyrecycle.ca/top-10-tips-for-going-green-this-holiday-season/) - Make your white Christmas “greener” by following some of these environmentally friendly holiday season tips! Shop and ship online. For those of you who are planning to shop, why not shop green? If you are buying gifts for family members out of town, skip a step and have their gift sent directly to their doorstep.
- [Recycle Now Contest! Winners](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-now-contest-winners/) - Kindergarten to Grade 2 Help the Earth! (A Rap) Help the earth stay alive! Keep the water clean so we can dive! You can help to work on having clean air, Ride your bike everywhere! Please help the bears by sharing and caring, Rethink – Don’t shoot! Reduce, Reuse don’t throw away! If the paint
- [MMSM Bag Up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Roundup Challenge 2010](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-bag-up-manitoba-plastic-bag-roundup-challenge-2010/) - Take Pride Winnipeg!, and Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba would like to thank everyone for making the 2010 Bag Up Manitoba -- Plastic Bag Round-Up Challenge an absolute success. The program has grown enormously, and for the first time, the program was expanded to schools throughout Southern Manitoba and also to Flin Flon. The overwhelming response from
- [Bag Up Manitoba - Schools Respond to Challenge](https://simplyrecycle.ca/bag-up-manitoba-schools-respond-to-challenge/) - 134 schools province wide accepted the challenge to divert plastic bags from landfills. Here's what some teachers had to say about the program: "What a great project and our school really enjoyed it. It made us think about the use of plastic bags and our awareness is heightened for sure! Thanks for organizing this event." -
- [MMSM presents Bag Up Manitoba – Plastic Bag Roundup Challenge](https://simplyrecycle.ca/hello-world/) - In partnership with Take Pride Winnipeg, MMSM is challenging students to collect as many plastic shopping bags as possible and bring them to school for recycling. In previous years, students in approximately 90 urban and rural schools collected more than 450,000 bags over a two-week period! This year, more than 100 schools are expected to
- [Manitobans Challenged to Boost Recycling](https://simplyrecycle.ca/manitobans-challenged-to-boost-recycling/) - Ad Campaign Encourages Citizens to “Clean Up Their Act” A new ad campaign launching in communities across the province next week will encourage Manitobans to boost their recycling rates. The “Clean Up Your Act” campaign acknowledges that many Manitobans already recycle, but challenges them to go even further and recycle everything they can. “Surveys show
- [New 4R Waste Ambassador Program!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/new-4r-waste-ambassador-program/) - We’ve partnered with the City of Brandon on a new project – the 4R Waste Ambassador Program! This new initiative is a three-year pilot project aimed at diverting more waste from landfill. The program is actively recruiting volunteer ambassadors. If you are passionate about the 4R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink – this opportunity
- [MMSM partners with the Canada Plastics Pact](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-partners-with-the-canada-plastics-pact/) - MMSM is excited to announce that we have joined more than 50 other organizations as a Partner of the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP). Our organization is committed to a building a circular economy and working with others to end plastic waste and pollution. What is the CPP? The Canada Plastics Pact fosters multi-stakeholder collaboration and
- [Made for Manitoba Holiday Recycling Guide](https://simplyrecycle.ca/made-for-manitoba-holiday-recycling-guide/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) has developed a holiday recycling guide Manitobans can follow so they know what they can and can’t recycle this holiday season. The guide was developed as an easy to understand graphic with examples of common items that can be recycled, reused, donated, taken to a depot or other drop-off location. It’s
- [Why Packaging Matters](https://simplyrecycle.ca/why-packaging-matters/) - Have you ever wondered why toys are packaged the way they are? Or why certain foods come prepackaged in plastic? To the average consumer this extra packaging may seem unnecessary, but for companies, having proper packaging is a way to ensure their products reach the final destination in one piece and not damaged. Read on
- [Holiday Recycling Tips](https://simplyrecycle.ca/holiday-recycling-tips/) - As we kick-off the holidays, it’s important to keep the environment in mind. Whether you’re attending holiday parties or shopping for presents, here’s a list of ways to be more eco-friendly this season. Choose Reusable Choose items that can be reused over and over as opposed to single-use plastics. If you’re hosting a holiday
- [We made an app!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/we-made-an-app/) - Yup, you read that right, we made an APP! After the great feedback we received from residents and municipalities, we decided to turn our Recyclepedia web tool into a mobile app! Whether you’re living in a larger city or rural community, the information on how to dispose of your items will be tailored to where
- [What is a Circular Economy?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/what-is-a-circular-economy/) - MMSM and our stakeholders are committed to moving toward a circular economy. But what is a circular economy? This is where products and packaging are designed so resources can be reused and reinvested in new products. How is this different from recycling? Rather than having to find recycling solutions after a product is designed and
- [Bag Up MB Challenge Update](https://simplyrecycle.ca/bag-up-mb-challenge-update/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) and Take Pride Winnipeg! have made the difficult decision to put the Bag Up Manitoba Challenge on hold for 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of students, teachers, and collection staff are of the highest importance to both of our organizations. MMSM and Take Pride Winnipeg!
- [Cheers to Ten Years!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/cheers-to-ten-years/) - We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary as an organization! Residential recycling in Manitoba has come a long way in the past 10 years and we want to celebrate our accomplishments. Here’s a look back at some of the milestones we’ve achieved over the years. Since 2010, residential recycling has increased in Manitoba by 26.1%. This includes,
- [Finding Our New Normal](https://simplyrecycle.ca/finding-our-new-normal/) - As the COVID-19 situation progresses, all of our staff have transitioned to working from home and are finding their new ‘normal’ during these uncertain times. Here’s a glimpse of what our staff have been doing to keep themselves busy. Karen - Executive Director “I’m alternating between taking walks, riding my exercise bike and cooking.
- [Recycling During COVID-19](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycling-during-covid-19/) - To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that medical items such as gloves, masks, sanitizing wipes and facial tissues not be put in your recycling bins. These items are considered contamination and when they end up in the blue bin, sorting staff have to manually remove them off the line. For the health
- [2019 MMSM Bag Up Manitoba Challenge Results!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/2019-mmsm-bag-up-manitoba-challenge-results/) - We finished off our 2019 MMSM Bag Up Manitoba Challenge with 166 schools participating across the province. Over the month of October, they collected over 1.2 million plastic bags for recycling! Our Bag Up Manitoba Challenge educates students, staff and families about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling plastic bags, while diverting bags from
- [New Educational Program!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/new-educational-program/) - We’ve teamed up with Earth Rangers for a new program geared toward Manitoba youth. We’re excited to be sponsoring their newest mission, R.A.W.R. (Rescue Animals While Recycling)! When children pledge to take the mission, they’ll be directed to take steps to ensure their recyclables are wildlife-safe, while learning about best recycling practices. There are many
- [What is Plogging?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/what-is-plogging/) - With spring here and the snow melting away, it’s hard to turn a blind eye to the litter and garbage that has been left behind. That’s why we’re encouraging you to get out and go plogging! If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a new activity where you pick up litter while out jogging. It
- [Happy Holidays from MMSM!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/happy-holidays-from-mmsm/) - As 2018 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for your recycling efforts over the past year. Manitoba continues to move forward as a leader in recycling, and we couldn't have done it without your help! We hope your holidays are filled with warmth, joy, and laughter. Wishing you and your families
- [Tips for going “Green” this holiday season](https://simplyrecycle.ca/tips-for-going-green-this-holiday-season/) - Make your white Christmas “greener” by following some of these environmentally friendly holiday season tips! Shop and ship online. For those of you who are planning to shop, why not shop green? If you are buying gifts for family members out of town, skip a step and have their gift sent directly to their doorstep.
- [We're moving!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/were-moving/) - Don’t worry, we’re not going too far. We’re moving from our current office at 283 Bannatyne Avenue in the Exchange District to a few blocks over at 259 Portage Avenue. Please be patient as we get settled and transition into our new space. We’ll try to have things up and running as soon as we
- [Bloodvein First Nation Wins 2018 Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up](https://simplyrecycle.ca/bloodvein-first-nation-wins-2018-northern-and-first-nations-community-clean-up/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) in partnership with the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) and its Recycle Everywhere program are pleased to announce Bloodvein First Nation as the winner of the 2018 Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up. The Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up is now in its eighth year. The program was created
- [Ideas for recycling your old textiles](https://simplyrecycle.ca/ideas-for-recycling-your-old-textiles/) - Happy National Thrift Shop Day! Thrift stores are a great way to give life to your old clothes and find something new. Clothing and textiles aren’t accepted in your blue bin, but they are recyclable in other places. Here are some ways you can recycle your old clothes: Donate them to your local shelter or
- [Can you recycle Slurpee cups?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/tips-for-recycling-your-slurpee-cups-2/) - Slurpees are a Manitoba summertime staple. Here's what to do with the cup, lid, and straw next time you get one. After you’re finished your Slurpee (hopefully you didn’t get a brain freeze!) Make sure they're empty before you drop them in the bin. Recyclable in your blue bin: Plastic lids Clear plastic cups Unaccepted
- [Recycle your plastic bags with the Winnipeg Goldeyes on July 26](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-your-plastic-bags-with-the-winnipeg-goldeyes-on-july-26/) - Join us on July 26 at Shaw Park to cheer on your Winnipeg Goldeyes! Before the game begins, we’ll be collecting plastic bags on the Goldeyes Promenade for our Bag it Forward program with Winnipeg Harvest. These plastic bags will be used to create emergency food kits for families in need. Anyone who donates plastic
- [Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle this long weekend!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/remember-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle-this-long-weekend/) - Canada Day is coming up soon, and we want to remind all Manitobans to recycle over the long weekend. Whether you’re entertaining guests at a barbeque, taking your family to the park, or going to the cottage, make sure to put your garbage and recycling into the right bins. Here’s a list of which items
- [MMSM Eco Fashion Fest](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-eco-fashion-fest/) - Students from across Manitoba were invited to participate in the third annual MMSM Eco Fashion Fest which encouraged them to create striking works of wearable art from everyday materials that would normally be found in the blue bin. The Fashion Fest aimed to inspire and ignite passion in students while educating them about the importance
- [MMSM annual report highlights another year of steady growth](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-annual-report-highlights-another-year-of-steady-growth/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Inc. (MMSM) released its 2016 Annual Report today, showcasing the continued growth of Manitoba’s residential recycling programs. The recovery rate increased to 65.4% making Manitoba a leader in residential recycling in the country. This is an increase of 13.4% since MMSM’s program launched in 2010. The report summarizes information on the overall
- [Welcome Wagon Winnipeg](https://simplyrecycle.ca/welcome-wagon-winnipeg/) - Are you new to Manitoba or experiencing a life change? Welcome Wagon is there to help with all the civic information you may need to familiarize yourself and your family with the local community, including: Letter from the Mayor Local map Transit information Recycling information Library Local recreation centre Newcomers club Welcome Wagon
- [DONATE PLASTIC BAGS AND WATCH A GAME!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/donate-plastic-bags-and-watch-a-game-2/) - Join us on February 17 at Bell MTS Place to cheer on the Manitoba Moose! Before the game, we will be on the concourse collecting plastic bags for our Bag it Forward program with Winnipeg Harvest. All plastic bags collected at the game will be used to create emergency food kits for families in need. Anyone
- [HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MULTI-MATERIAL STEWARDSHIP MANITOBA](https://simplyrecycle.ca/happy-holidays-from-multi-material-stewardship-manitoba/) - We would like to take this time to thank you for your efforts in 2017. Manitoba continues to be a leader in residential recycling and we couldn't have done it without you! May your holidays be filled with laughter, joy and relaxation. Wishing you and your family the very best this season.
- [MMSM & TAKE PRIDE WINNIPEG! INC. CELEBRATE  SCHOOLS IN THE 2017 BAG UP MANITOBA CHALLENGE](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-take-pride-winnipeg-inc-celebrate-schools-in-the-2017-bag-up-manitoba-challenge/) - This fall, 166 schools across Manitoba participated in the MMSM Bag Up Manitoba program, keeping 1,194,583 plastic bags out of the landfills! This fantastic program educates Manitoba students about the reduction, reuse and recycling of plastic bags and also diverts plastic bags from our landfills. The plastic bags collected in the program are baled and
- [The Single Family Dwelling Project](https://simplyrecycle.ca/the-single-family-dwelling-project/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Inc. in partnership with the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association and its Recycle Everywhere program launched a new project last week called the Single Family Dwelling Project, or the SFD Project. In the next month, homes in the Point Douglas neighbourhood in Winnipeg will all receive a small recycling bin for inside
- [Cranberry Portage Wins 2017 Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up](https://simplyrecycle.ca/cranberry-portage-wins-2017-northern-and-first-nations-community-clean-up/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Inc. (MMSM) in partnership with the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) and its Recycle Everywhere program are proud to congratulate Cranberry Portage as the winner of the 2017 Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up. The Northern Community Clean-up is now in its seventh year. This initiative was developed to increase recycling awareness and combat
- [Donate Plastic Bags and Watch a Game!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/donate-plastic-bags-and-watch-a-game/) - Join us on August 16 at Shaw Park to cheer on your Winnipeg Goldeyes! Before the game, we will be on the Goldeyes Promenade collecting plastic bags for our Bag it Forward Program with Winnipeg Harvest. All plastic bags collected at the game will be used to create emergency food kits for families in need.
- [Washroom Watchlist](https://simplyrecycle.ca/washroom-watchlist/) - Test your recycling IQ with the Washroom WatchList. QX 104 and 94.3 The Drive are helping us teach you about recycling in other areas of the home, including the sometimes forgotten washroom. To get Manitobans thinking about washroom recycling, we’ve rounded up a collection of actual items found in announcer’s bathrooms. All you have to
- [Plastic Bag Grab Challenge 2017](https://simplyrecycle.ca/plastic-bag-grab-challenge-2017/) - The Plastic Bag Grab Challenge has returned for 2017! Learn more here.
- [New Bag it Forward Partner](https://simplyrecycle.ca/new-bag-it-forward-partner/) - MMSM is excited to announce that the University of Winnipeg is the newest partner in the Bag it Forward Program. Students and residents in the area can now drop-off their gently used plastic bags at one of six Bag it Forward bins on campus. The bags will then be delivered to Winnipeg Harvest who will
- [Bag Up Manitoba Officially Launches](https://simplyrecycle.ca/bag-up-manitoba-officially-launches/) - The Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Challenge officially launched on Wednesday at Sargent Park School. During the month of October we are asking schools to collect as many plastic bags for recycling as they can. The program is open to any elementary school in the province. Teachers and principles, sign up your schools today! Since
- [The Pas Wins 2016 Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up](https://simplyrecycle.ca/the-pas-wins-2016-northern-and-first-nations-community-clean-up/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) in partnership with the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) and its Recycle Everywhere program are proud to congratulate The Pas as the winner of the 2016 Northern and First Nations Community Clean-up. The Northern Community Clean-up is now in its sixth year. This initiative was developed to increase recycling awareness and combat
- [Plastic Bag Grab Challenge Results](https://simplyrecycle.ca/plastic-bag-grab-challenge-results/) - Congratulations to all participants in the Plastic Bag Grab Challenge! This Canada wide contest saw 419 schools and 122,197 students collect 2,279,601 plastic bags in just one week! In Manitoba, 69 schools submitted their results with 349,365 plastic bags collected and recycled! The local winners are Nature Valley (Wawanesa), Woodlands School (Woodlands) and Elm Creek School
- [Plastic Bag Grab Challenge](https://simplyrecycle.ca/plastic-bag-grab-challenge/) - Elementary schools from across Canada are challenged to collect as many plastic bags as they can for recycling from April 18 - 22. Top schools in each province and territory that collect the most plastic bags for recycling are eligible to win cash prizes that can be used for schools’ environmental initiatives! Prizes per province
- [What's in Your Fridge Contest](https://simplyrecycle.ca/whats-in-your-fridge-contest/) - MMSM has partnered up with QX 104 FM and 94.3 The Drive on the "What's in Your Fridge" contest. Every week we will be posting a photograph of one of the announcers fridges. All you have to do is identify three items that can be recycled! Each week we'll give you a behind the scenes
- [STUDENTS LEARN THE VALUE OF REUSING AND RECYCLING](https://simplyrecycle.ca/students-learn-the-value-of-reusing-and-recycling/) - Nineteen Manitoba students displayed their recycled material outfits on Saturday in a fashion show at St. Vital Centre as part of the first ever Eco Awareness Day and Recycled Material Fashion Fest. A contest open to Manitoba students of all ages, students were asked to design and construct a wearable outfit made entirely from recycled blue box
- [Manitoba Eco Awareness Day and Recycled Material Fashion Fest](https://simplyrecycle.ca/manitoba-eco-awareness-day-and-recycled-material-fashion-fest/) - On Saturday, January 23 at St. Vital Centre, Take Pride Winnipeg! and Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba are hosting a Manitoba Eco Awareness Day and Recycled Material Fashion Fest. Booths will be set up throughout the mall for people to learn about the environment and sustainability issues. A special fashion show will also take place in the afternoon, highlighting
- [Happy Holidays](https://simplyrecycle.ca/happy-holidays/) - Happy holidays from everyone at Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba.
- [1.45 Million Plastic Bags Kept Out Of Landfills by Manitoba Students](https://simplyrecycle.ca/1-45-million-plastic-bags-kept-out-of-landfills-by-manitoba-students/) - The 2015 Bag up Manitoba Plastic Bag Challenge has ended with over 1.45 million plastic bags being collected and recycled during the month of October. In total, 160 schools collected a staggering 1,466,438 million plastic bags. The bags were baled and shipped to Trex to be recycled into composite decking material and other products.
- [2015 Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Challenge](https://simplyrecycle.ca/2015-bag-up-manitoba-plastic-bag-challenge/) - Today, for the sixth consecutive year, Bag up Manitoba – Plastic Bag Challenge launched at Linden Meadows School. Running from October 1 to October 30, students are encouraged to collect as many plastic bags as possible for recycling. Each school will receive a planter box just for participating and 15 lucky schools will win a
- [2015 Northern Community Clean-up](https://simplyrecycle.ca/2015-northern-community-clean-up/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) in partnership with the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) and its Recycle Everywhere program are proud to congratulate Sherridon as the winner of the 2015 Northern Community Clean-up. The Northern Community Clean-up is now in its fifth year. This initiative was developed to increase recycling awareness and combat litter after a long
- [Target Zero Eco Tours](https://simplyrecycle.ca/target-zero-eco-tours/) - The Target Zero Eco Tours are now open to the public every Tuesday and Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. starting July 7. This interactive and inspiring walking tour led by two actors, invites visitors to explore what The Forks has done to reduce their waste while encouraging visitors to think ‘green’ and minimize their own carbon
- [Bag it Forward - Plastic Bag Recycling Program](https://simplyrecycle.ca/bag-it-forward-plastic-bag-recycling-program/) - Winnipeg, Manitoba – Winnipeg Harvest and Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba are proud to announce the launch of the Bag it Forward - Plastic Bag Recycling Program. During the next few weeks, 350 plastic bag recycling bins will be deployed to Winnipeg Harvest and their partners. Every year, Winnipeg Harvest goes through approximately 1 million plastic bags.
- [MMSM Love Lines Contest](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-love-lines-contest/) - We want you to make the commitment this Valentine's Day! Share your best cheesy pick-up line to win a $500 gift card to the Riverstone Spa at The Forks. Here's how it works: Partnering with Energy 106 FM, we want you to send us your best pick-up line on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the
- [Don’t take a holiday from recycling this season!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/dont-take-a-holiday-from-recycling-this-season/) - The holiday season can bring an abundance of excess packaging. Remember, if it’s made out of plastic, glass, paper, cardboard or metal it can probably go in your blue box. Here is a list of common holiday products and what you should do with them: Bows: Reuse if possible, if not, trash. Blister packaging: Hard-to-open
- [1.6 Million Plastic Bags Kept Out Of Landfills by Manitoba Students](https://simplyrecycle.ca/1-6-million-plastic-bags-kept-out-of-landfills-by-manitoba-students/) - The 2014 Bag up Manitoba Plastic Bag Challenge has broken another record with nearly 1.6 million plastic bags being collected and recycled during the month of October. In total, 167 schools and two daycares collected a staggering 1,596,333 plastic bags. The bags were baled and shipped to Trex to be recycled into composite decking material
- [We Day Ticket Winner Announced](https://simplyrecycle.ca/we-day-ticket-winner-announced/) - Congratulations to Oakenwald School in Winnipeg for winning four tickets to We Day on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Oakenwald was one of 108 schools that registered for the Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Roundup Challenge before October 3. Through a random draw, their name was pulled as the winner! If you haven't done so
- [Register For Bag Up and Win We Day Tickets](https://simplyrecycle.ca/register-for-bag-up-and-win-we-day-tickets/) - Do you want to give back to your community and help our environment at the same time? If so, you should participate in Bag Up Manitoba – Plastic Bag Round Up Challenge.If you register by October 3, your school will also be entered to win 4 tickets to WE DAY on October 29!
- [2014 Northern Community Clean-up](https://simplyrecycle.ca/2014-northern-community-clean-up/) - The 2014 Northern Community Clean-up was a huge success! Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) together with the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) and its Recycle Everywhere program, are pleased to announce that Cormorant is the winner of the first place prize! Cormorant will be receiving up to $5,000 to put towards a recycling initiative within
- [Portage la Prairie set to become Model Recycling Community](https://simplyrecycle.ca/portage-la-prairie-set-to-become-model-recycling-community/) - The City of Portage la Prairie in conjunction with Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) and Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM)are pleased to announce that Portage la Prairie has been selected to become a showcase community for recycling. The enhanced Blue Box container recovery project will focus on away-from-home beverage container recycling. Residents are committed
- [Recycle Now Contest](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-up-contest/) - Recycle Up Contest Posters (English and French)
- [Northern Clean-up Press Release](https://simplyrecycle.ca/northern-clean-up-press-release/)
- [Recycle Now Contest 2012!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-now-contest-2012/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba has partnered with the Green Action Centre to bring you this exciting contest! The Recycle Now Contest is open to all K - 12 students in Manitoba.
- [Recycle Now 2012 Contest Winners Announced](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-now-2012-contest-winners-announced/) - MMSM and Green Action Centre offered the second annual “Recycle Now” challenge for Manitoba schools in the spring of 2012. The challenge for this year was to design a button, bookmark, or refrigerator magnet to help people remember to simply recycle - everywhere! The idea is to engage young people in creating new ways to help make Manitoba a better
- [Blue Bin Facebook Photo Contest](https://simplyrecycle.ca/blue-bin-facebook-photo-contest/) - Do you want to win and IPad? All you have to do is “like” our Simply Recycle Facebook page and show us different uses for a Blue Bin other than recycling. Check out the contest details at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-Recycle-Manitoba/129060327150280#!/pages/Simply-Recycle-Manitoba/129060327150280?sk=app_95936962634
- [Bag up Manitoba 2012](https://simplyrecycle.ca/bag-up-manitoba-2012/) - MMSM presents Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Roundup Challenge! In partnership with Take Pride Winnipeg, MMSM is challenging students to collect as many plastic shopping bags as possible and bring them to school for recycling. Starting September 24 and running to October 26, students and teachers are encouraged to collect as many plastic shopping
- [Enter the "Blue Box Photo Contest"](https://simplyrecycle.ca/enter-the-blue-box-photo-contest/) - This is your last week to enter the Simply Recycle Blue Box Photo Contest! All you have to do is submit a photo showing another use for a blue box (other than for recycling) to WIN an iPad! The second place entry will receive a $50 gift certificate to Mountain Equipment Coop. Step #1- Like
- [MMSM in the Winnipeg Free Press](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-in-the-winnipeg-free-press/) - MMSM chats with Doug Speirs of the Winnipeg Free Press on the Simply Recycle Blue Box Contest. All Boxed Up
- [Top 5 Finalists - Blue Box Photo Contest](https://simplyrecycle.ca/top-5-entries-blue-box-photo-contest/) - Congratulations to our top 5 finalists in the Simply Recycle Blue Box Photo Contest! The top 5 finalists were selected by fan votes as well as judged on creativity, usability and a "green" theme. The winners will be selected by our local celebrity judging panel which includes; Doug Speirs of the Winnipeg Free Press, Adam West of Virgin 103
- [Simply Recycle Blue Box Photo Contest Winner](https://simplyrecycle.ca/simply-recycle-blue-box-photo-contest-winner/) - Simply Recycle is delighted to announce the winner of the Blue Box Photo Contest is Karyn Mayuk of Dauphin Manitoba. Karyn entered the contest with a unique entry using her blue box to store reusable cloth diapers. The winning entry was selected by a panel of local celebrity judges including Doug Speirs of the Winnipeg Free
- [Waste Reduction Week](https://simplyrecycle.ca/waste-reduction-week/) - It is Waste Reduction Week here in Canada! Waste Reduction Week is a national campaign that builds awareness for the need to reduce consumption, choose more environmentally responsible products/services, and divert more waste from landfills to conserve natural resources. The programs objectives are to provide information and ideas to reduce waste in all facets of daily
- [Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Roundup Challenge](https://simplyrecycle.ca/bag-up-manitoba-plastic-bag-roundup-challenge/) - Check out this great story written in The Lance on the Take Pride Winnipeg and MMSM Plastic Bag Roundup Challenge! Bagging for success in recycling contest
- [Congratulations To Our Winners!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/congratulations-to-our-winners/) - Congratulations to the winners of our Blue Box Facebook contest!
- [Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Unveils New Mural in Winnipeg’s North End ](https://simplyrecycle.ca/multi-material-stewardship-manitoba-unveils-new-mural-in-winnipegs-north-end/) - For Immediate Release December 6, 2012 Winnipeg, Manitoba - A mural certain to become a Winnipeg landmark will be unveiled on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba and Take Pride Winnipeg! Inc. invite you to the unveiling of the “Simply Recycle” mural, celebrating recycling in our community. Executive Director, Karen Melnychuk (MMSM) will join
- [Happy Holidays Manitoba](https://simplyrecycle.ca/happy-holidays-manitoba/) - Thank you for your continued recycling efforts and support! Make sure you remember to recycle this holiday season.
- [2013 Northern Clean-up Program](https://simplyrecycle.ca/2013-northern-clean-up-program/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) and the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) have joined forces to implement the Northern Clean-up Program. This initiative was developed to assist northern and remote communities with their local clean-ups, increase recycling awareness and combat litter to preserve the environment. The only way to deal with the litter that has
- [Recycle your old phone book](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-your-old-phone-book/) - The City of Winnipeg is scheduled to start delivering new phone books to residents this week. Remember to put your old phone books in your blue bin or they can be dropped off at any 24-hour recycling centre in Winnipeg. Paper recycling bins can be found at: Garden City Shopping Centre Southdale Shopping Centre St. James
- [Recycling Made Easy](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycling-made-easy/) - Did you know that 93% of Manitobans have access to a residential recycling program? Over the last 20 years recycling has become a daily routine in most Manitoba homes. It’s as simple as taking out the garbage without the concern of damaging our environment. Gone are the days of separating materials and spending endless amounts
- [MMSM Proud Supporter of We Day Manitoba 2013](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-proud-supporter-of-we-day-manitoba-2013/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba is pleased to announce our support of We Day Manitoba 2013. On October 30, 2013 over 18,000 youth, educators and friends will gather at the MTS Centre for a day of inspiration and celebration. This incredible full day event, includes special guests speakers and empowers young people to take action to make our
- [2013 Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Challenge](https://simplyrecycle.ca/2013-bag-up-manitoba-plastic-bag-challenge/) - Today, the 2013 Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Challenge launched at Ecole Robert Browning School. Running from September 30 to November 1, students are encouraged to collect as many single-use plastic bags as possible. In 2012, students from across Manitoba collected over 1 million bags. Let's all work together to make 2013 another huge
- [Brandon's Waste Reduction School Challenge](https://simplyrecycle.ca/brandons-waste-reduction-school-challenge/) - MMSM is once again proud to sponsor The City of Brandon's 3rd Annual Waste Reduction School Challenge! This two week challenge runs from October 15 to 24 as part of the national waste reduction month celebration and tasks more than 450 students with the collection of garage and recycling. Each classroom must divert as much garbage from
- [Recycle Manitoba Event - Polo Park October 26](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycle-manitoba-event-polo-park-october-26/) - Manitoba Industry Steward Organizations have teamed-up to celebrate and promote recycling and responsible disposal of products that are no longer useful. This all-day event takes place Saturday, October 26 at Polo Park. During the event, shoppers can come and meet the organizations and learn more about a new website, www.recyclemanitoba.ca that helps consumers find collection locations
- [From Bags to Benches - 2013 Bag up Manitoba Results](https://simplyrecycle.ca/from-bags-to-benches-2013-bag-up-manitoba-results/) - For the fourth year in a row, Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba sponsored Bag up Manitoba - Plastic Bag Challenge. During the month of October students were tasked with collecting as many single-use plastic bags as possible for recycling. This fall, 168 schools across Manitoba participated in the program keeping a record 1,347,017 bags out of the landfills. The bags collected were
- [Earth Hour 2014](https://simplyrecycle.ca/paris-eiffel-tower-before-and-during-earth-hour/) - Celebrate your commitment to the planet on Saturday, March 29 at 8:30 PM by turning off all non-essential lights for a one hour period!Earth Hour is a global campaign to raise awareness for environmental issues and consider the most important thing we have in common - our planet. In its eighth year, Earth Hour has grown to
- [Target Zero Eco Tour - FREE tour for classrooms](https://simplyrecycle.ca/target-zero-eco-tour-free-tour-for-classrooms/) - Are tired of this winter and ready to get outside and enjoy some fresh air? Teachers, here is your opportunity!The Target Zero Eco Tour is a FREE 90 minute interactive walking tour, available at The Forks for school aged children grades 1-8. The tour is led by two actors and stops at Target Zero hot spots like
- [Winnipeg's Fall Giveaway Weekend - September 6 and 7, 2014](https://simplyrecycle.ca/winnipegs-fall-giveaway-weekend-september-6-and-7-2014/) - Giveaway weekend is here Winnipeg! Give your reusable items a new home and keep them out of the landfill! All you have to do is place your unwanted items in front of your home on the curb with a FREE label. Tips if you are giving away items Place unwanted household items at the curb
- [New Recycling Depot in Winnipeg](https://simplyrecycle.ca/new-recycling-depot-in-winnipeg/) - A new recycling depot is now open in east Winnipeg. Located at Panet Road and Mission Street, this new depot replaces two existing depots at: Ravelston Avenue and Chrislind Street, which closed permanently on June 30, 2014, and the Southdale recycling depot at Fermor Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard, which will be closing permanently effective August 31, 2014.
- [Recycling is easy in Manitoba!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/recycling-is-easy-in-manitoba/) - Did you know that you can recycle most of your day-to-day household garbage? Recycling is now easier and more convenient than ever! Here are a few tips to make the process simpler in your home. Cleaning your containers is only optional! Most people rinse because of smell, not because they have to. Keep all lids
- [Target Zero Eco Kids Tours](https://simplyrecycle.ca/target-zero-eco-kids-tours/) - The Target Zero Eco Kids Tours presented by MMSM are back again for the 2013/2014 school year. Bring your classroom, daycare or other group to The Forks for an interactive and inspiring tour of various green initiatives. Kids will learn about recycling, composting, geothermal heating and bio-fuel while being encouraged to think "green" and reduce their own
- [Simply Recycle Video](https://simplyrecycle.ca/simply-recycle-video/) - Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba recently created a unique video aimed at educating Manitobans on recycling. Check out the link below for the "Simply Recycle" video that will give you for information and tips on recycling in your community! https://vimeo.com/64253803
- [MMSM on Global News](https://simplyrecycle.ca/mmsm-on-global-news/) - On September 12, MMSM's Executive Director Karen Melnychuk visited Global Winnipeg Morning News to discuss the reduction of plastic bags in Manitoba. Check out the video below for details. Global News Winnipeg - Plastic Bag Reduction
- [Waste Reduction Week is Oct. 18 – 24!](https://simplyrecycle.ca/waste-reduction-week-is-oct-18-–-24/) - Waste Reduction Week is an annual event each October that encourages schools, businesses, organizations and individuals to take steps to improve the environment. There’s a lot you can do: Recycle your cell phone; ditch the disposable coffee cups; turn off the lights when you leave a room. Learn more and get ideas on how you

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- [FAQ](https://simplyrecycle.ca/about-us/faqs/) - Get quick answers to questions about Manitoba recycling. Why should I recycle? What can I recycle? What happens to recycling?
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- [Videos](https://simplyrecycle.ca/videos/) - Watch our recycling hints and tips and reduce waste in Manitoba
- [Videos 2015-2019](https://simplyrecycle.ca/video-campaigns-2015-2019/) - Recycle like Michael videos
- [About MMSM 15 Years](https://simplyrecycle.ca/about-mmsm-15-years/) - Recycling works better when we do it together. 15 years of residential recycling in Manitoba
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- [Partners](https://simplyrecycle.ca/about-us/links/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”107deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#1d4b9a 0%|rgba(105,186,239,0.79) 99%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”3%||3%||true|false” bottom_divider_height=”4vw” bottom_divider_repeat=”1x” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” width_tablet=”50%” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” min_height_tablet=”” min_height_phone=”” min_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height_tablet=”” max_height_phone=”” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”42px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”8%||8%||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”14%||14%||true|false” module_alignment_tablet=”center” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”b21be6be-e1c2-4f0f-b82e-2d1e399b688c”
- [Blog](https://simplyrecycle.ca/blog/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”bottom left” background_color_gradient_stops=”#0074be 27%|#8dc63f 72%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”5%||5%||true|false” bottom_divider_height=”58px” bottom_divider_repeat=”1x” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”b21be6be-e1c2-4f0f-b82e-2d1e399b688c” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” header_font_size=”68px” header_line_height=”1em” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”b21be6be-e1c2-4f0f-b82e-2d1e399b688c” header_4_font_size=”2rem” header_5_text_align_phone=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”] Articles to help you reduce waste and understand recycling.
- [A Tale of Recycling](https://simplyrecycle.ca/a-tale-of-recycling/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”bottom left” background_color_gradient_stops=”#0c71c3 7%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 46%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://simplyrecycle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/kidsschool-bg.png” background_position=”center_left” background_horizontal_offset=”0%” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||1px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||1px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”7%||4.6%||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”22%||0%||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0%||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”waves” bottom_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_height=”43px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_style_last_edited=”off|phone” bottom_divider_color_tablet=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_color_phone=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_color_last_edited=”on|phone” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”43px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”43px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” bottom_divider_repeat_tablet=”” bottom_divider_repeat_phone=”1x” bottom_divider_repeat_last_edited=”on|phone” bottom_divider_flip_tablet=”” bottom_divider_flip_phone=”vertical” bottom_divider_flip_last_edited=”on|phone” bottom_divider_arrangement_tablet=”above_content” bottom_divider_arrangement_phone=”above_content” bottom_divider_arrangement_last_edited=”on|phone” background_last_edited=”on|phone” use_background_color_gradient_tablet=”on” use_background_color_gradient_phone=”on” background_color_gradient_type_tablet=”elliptical” background_color_gradient_direction_radial_tablet=”top left” background_color_gradient_stops_tablet=”#0c71c3 25%|rgba(255,255,255,0)
- [School Recycling Program Best Practices](https://simplyrecycle.ca/school-programs/best-practices/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”background_image” _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”107deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#78c609 0%|rgba(105,186,239,0.79) 99%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” custom_padding=”34px||0vw||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”waves” bottom_divider_height=”40px” bottom_divider_repeat=”1x” bottom_divider_flip=”vertical” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-23px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||70px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog Title dynamic” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”b21be6be-e1c2-4f0f-b82e-2d1e399b688c” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|–et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||” header_line_height=”1em” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”28px” border_radii_tablet=”” border_radii_phone=”” border_radii_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”category mobile” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”b21be6be-e1c2-4f0f-b82e-2d1e399b688c”
- [Thank You Page](https://simplyrecycle.ca/thank-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”background_image” _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”107deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#78c609 0%|rgba(105,186,239,0.79) 99%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” custom_padding=”34px||1vw||false|false” bottom_divider_height=”4vw” bottom_divider_repeat=”1x” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”b21be6be-e1c2-4f0f-b82e-2d1e399b688c” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Thank you! We’ll get back to you shortly. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Recycling Facts and Data](https://simplyrecycle.ca/about/facts/) - Manitobans are doing a great job of recycling. We collected 76,008,887 kilograms of packaging and printed paper in 2021, that’s an average of 59.6 kg per person! Here’s how the different parts of the province did: Region Total kg Recycled Average kg Recycled Per Capita Central West 1,036,742 38.4 East 5,327,100 51.6 Interlake 3,740,730
- [Waste Reduction Week Bingo](https://simplyrecycle.ca/school-programs/waste-reduction-week-bingo/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Waste Reduction Week runs each year in October, with each day focusing on a different theme. To get schools involved, we created a Waste Reduction Week Bingo encouraging teachers and students
- [Dos and Don'ts](https://simplyrecycle.ca/dos-and-donts/) - Note: these are general tips for recycling. Some municipalities have different rules, so check what’s recyclable in your community. Manitoba's residential recycling rules are unique to the province (and sometimes communities). You can put most packaging and printed paper in your blue bin, but there are exceptions. This list is a brief overview of common
- [Bag Up MB Challenge Update](https://simplyrecycle.ca/plastic-bags-2/bag-up-mb-challenge-update/) - MMSM and Take Pride Winnipeg! have decided to cancel the Bag Up Manitoba Challenge, with no plans to resume the program in the future. With more retailers removing plastic bags from their stores, and the federal government’s announcement on banning single-use plastics by the end of 2023, plastic bags will soon be eliminated from
- [Helpful Hints and Tips](https://simplyrecycle.ca/about/helpful-hints-and-tips/) - More than half of your household waste can be recycled. Here are a few helpful hints and tips to make recycling more effective in your home. How to recycle used cardboard and paper in your home. Fold used paper rather than scrunching it up, and flatten cardboard boxes. This will give you more room in
- [Manitoba Recycling Facts](https://simplyrecycle.ca/facts/) - Data collected before 2009 belongs to MPSC. The data collected since then belongs to MMSM.
- [Did you know?](https://simplyrecycle.ca/did-you-know/) - Plastic Bottles Milk, water and juice bottles are melted down and formed into pellets to be used again to make drainage pipe, oil bottles, benches, pens, picnic tables, and fencing. It takes almost nine 2-litre PET bottles to make one adult extra-large T-shirt. It takes approximately 12 2-litre PET bottles to make enough fiberfill for

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## Projects

- [Be the Bin Patrol](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/be-the-bin-patrol/) - Collaborate across grades to design helpful waste bin signs.
- [Sorting Smarter](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/sorting-smarter/) - Identify sorting mistakes and explain why they matter.
- [Sorting Bingo](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/sorting-bingo/) - Students mark their cards using different colours based on which bin each item goes in: recycling, compost, or garbage.
- [Sort it out](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/sort-it-out/) - Recognize basic waste categories: recycling, garbage, and compost.
- [Word Search](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/word-search/) - Introduce students to common words and phrases related to recycling and environmentalism.
- [Your Recycling Journal](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/your-recycling-journal/) - Have students document and reflect on their recycling habits to learn how they can improve.
- [Waste Audit](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/waste-audit/) - Measure how much waste your school is generating and identify opportunities to reduce it.
- [Colour me Blue](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/colour-me-blue/) - Have students colour and cutout pictures from the worksheet to get familiar with recyclables.
- [Landfill Emissions](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/ghg-emissions/) - Understand landfill emissions and learn how reducing food waste can have positive effects.
- [Don’t be a Litterbug](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/dont-be-a-litterbug/) - Let students get creative while learning about recycling by making bugs out of recyclables.
- [Carton Recycling](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/carton-recycling/) - Work together to learn the environmental impacts of recycling drink cartons.
- [The Good ‘Sort’ of Recycling](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project/the-good-sort-of-recycling/) - Sort and discuss materials as a class to learn what can go in the blue bin.

## Categories

- [Archives](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/archives/)
- [Contamination](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/contamination/) - Understand recycling contamination and how to avoid it
- [Reduce & Reuse](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/reduce-reuse/) - The best ways to eliminate waste
- [Guides](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/guides/) - Learn what to recycle at home and beyond
- [Recycling](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/recycling/) - Recycling tips, ideas, and explainers
- [Plastic](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/plastic/) - Articles about plastic recycling
- [Glass](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/glass/) - Articles about glass recycling
- [Aluminum & Steel](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/metal/) - Articles about aluminum & steel recycling
- [Paper & Cardboard](https://simplyrecycle.ca/category/paper/) - Articles about paper & cardboard recycling

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## Project Categories

- [Grade 1](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project_category/grade-1/)
- [Grade 2](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project_category/grade-2/)
- [Grade 3](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project_category/grade-3/)
- [Grade 4](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project_category/grade-4/)
- [Grade 5](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project_category/grade-5/)
- [Grade 6](https://simplyrecycle.ca/project_category/grade-6/)