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  • Waste Reduction Week in Canada

    Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round program, focused on the principles of circular economy, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The program’s primary purpose is... Read More

  • Canada Wide “Emission Free” Tour 2021

    Eco-train is excited to announce the Canada wide "Emission Free" Tour is now complete.  CEO and Founder, Bob Cain met with retailers all across Canada... Read More

  • Eco-Train partners with PLAEX Building Systems

    Eco-train is thrilled to announce a partnership with PLAEX Building Systems to provide the most sustainable end-of-use solution for old phone and tablet cases.  I... Read More

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  • The Circular Economy

    The linear way our economies use and dispose of resources is increasingly putting pressure on our natural systems, communities, and public health. Transitioning to a... Read More

  • NEW Clear compostable cases from Pela!

    Pela is a Canadian company headquartered in Kelowna BC that creates sustainable, plant-based alternatives to conventional plastic products. They created the world's first ever fully... Read More

Phone Case Recovery

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021
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Waste Reduction Week in Canada

Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round program, focused on the principles of circular economy, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The program’s primary purpose is to celebrate our environmental efforts and achievements while encouraging new innovative ideas and solutions. The celebratory nature of the campaign is what motivates learning and behaviour change. The program’s educational resources and... Read More
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September 21, 2021October 14, 2021
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Canada Wide “Emission Free” Tour 2021

Eco-train is excited to announce the Canada wide "Emission Free" Tour is now complete.  CEO and Founder, Bob Cain met with retailers all across Canada over the last ten weeks to discuss how the Phone... Read More
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September 18, 2021September 18, 2021
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Eco-Train partners with PLAEX Building Systems

Eco-train is thrilled to announce a partnership with PLAEX Building Systems to provide the most sustainable end-of-use solution for old phone and tablet cases.  I recently met with PLAEX's CEO and Founder, Dustin Bowers to... Read More
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May 17, 2021June 14, 2021
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World Oceans Day – Social Media Campaign 2021

One Ocean, One Climate, One Future - Together On World Ocean Day, people everywhere can celebrate and take action for our shared ocean, which connects us all. Get together with your family, community, and /or... Read More
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March 30, 2021April 21, 2021
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VITA Daily Interview with Bob Cain

Did you know that more than 31 million Canadians own a smartphone? We all rely on phone cases to protect our most indispensable device, but these phone cases contribute to our world’s plastic pollution, ending up in landfills coast-to-coast at an unthinkable rate. We chatted with Bob Cain of Eco-Train: an innovative Canadian start-up in Burnaby,... Read More
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March 26, 2021April 21, 2021
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This Burnaby company offers new way to recycle your old phone cases

You may think when you drop your phone case in the blue bin that it will be recycled - it will not Story featured in Burnaby Now  Mar 26, 2021 6:24 AM By: Cameron Thomson Eco-Train Inc. has... Read More
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March 21, 2021April 21, 2021
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Eco-Train named #RecyclingHero for Global Recycling Day!

To mark Global Recycling Day, the Global Recycling Foundation announced the ten #RecyclingHeroes who have each won a $500 prize thanks to their dedication and innovation in local recycling. The winners were selected from nominations... Read More
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February 28, 2021March 21, 2021
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The Circular Economy

The linear way our economies use and dispose of resources is increasingly putting pressure on our natural systems, communities, and public health. Transitioning to a clean economy starts with finding smart new approaches and technologies... Read More
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eco-trainer Reviews & Articles

July 2, 2021September 18, 2021
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FACTS about Diatoms

  By Mary England  Sept. 2, 2021   Most individuals would assume almost all of the oxygen we breath comes from trees, and while trees are nothing short of paramount for our existence, diatoms play an unbelievably crucial role in our survival. These single-celled organisms are responsible for 50% of breathable air for all beings.... Read More
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May 20, 2021May 19, 2021
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Why Bees Are So Important

   By Mary England   May 20, 2021. Most people think of bees as the small, yellow and black insect that makes the sweet, delectable honey that we put in our tea. But in reality, bees... Read More
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August 29, 2020September 3, 2020
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Product Spotlight

There is no reason why we shouldn’t already be using these because I think we can all agree that the plastic produce bags in the grocery store isle are nothing short of cringe worthy. You... Read More
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August 22, 2020August 24, 2020
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Product Spotlight

If you aren’t familiar with the Dr. Bronners family of products you must stop what you’re doing right now and start your research because this company is knocking it out of the park. With their... Read More
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The Phone Case Recovery Program has come a long way! What a journey it's been. To wrap up Waste Reduction Week, Canadians from coast to coast will engage with the theme swap and repair - two very simple yet important pillars to the circular economy. Many events planned during the weekend of Waste Reduction Week are swaps or repair cafés that are becoming increasingly popular. Swap & Repair Sunday shows Canadians how simple it can be to extend the life of everyday products, and encourages them to take part in events in their community, school, or workplace to find new life for their unwanted or damaged products and textiles. Access over ownership and the sharing economy are important pillars that contribute to a circular economy. By shifting to access over ownership, the responsibility falls to manufacturers, distributors and retailers to look after the plastic products they sell into the market. It is estimated that individuals and households across Canada waste more than $10 billion worth of food annually. Plastics Thursday highlights how the circular economy can reduce the use and waste of plastics; motivate improved recyclability of plastic goods; and increase the value of recycled plastic by improving product design, use, and end of life management. On this day, we focus our recognition and celebration of champions that support the need to reduce plastic waste and are doing their part to take action. The Phone Case Recovery program is now available at The Mobile Shop! Did you know that globally last year, the total amount of electronic waste reached 53.6 million metric tonnes? With such rapid advances in technology and endless new innovative products released every year, electronic waste will quickly become one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Did you know the average person throws away 37 kilograms of textiles each year, and 95 per cent of those clothes could be reused or recycled? Globally, textiles waste has increased dramatically due to the rise in clothing consumption and production. Waste Reduction Week in Canada kicks off today! Monday marks the beginning of Waste Reduction Week in Canada. Phone Experts is a Canadian Telus and Koodo dealer with 16 locations in Alberta that strives to improve the lives of others through technology and personal connection. Eco-Train brings multiple Brands, Distributors and Retailers together to eliminate the plastic waste generated by the Phone Case Industry. It's our mission to advance the Circular Economy through shared producer responsibility, resource recovery and innovative technologies to eliminate plastic waste.

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