CAR StaffMore from CAR StaffRecyclingARC to roll out final phase of nationwide certification processBanff, Alberta — July 26, 2011 — At a recent meeting in Banff, Alberta the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) backed up their commitment to having all of its members certified to the National Code of Practice for Auto Recyclers with the funding to complete all of the remaining audits across the country. “For years, […]July 26, 2011RecyclingCSPA adopts strict “zero mercury” purchasing policyToronto, Ontario — July 26, 2011 — The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) announced new policy changes in their latest Environmental Performance Report, including a new focus on mercury switches.July 26, 2011RecyclingInsurer, repairer, recycler breakfast summit summaryToronto, Ontario — July 18, 2011 — The CCIF and ARC have issued the following summary of their recycler, repairer, and insurer breakfast summit that was held in June. Purpose To define and establish consensus on the issues that matter to all parties concerning the use of recycled parts in collision repair and to establish […]July 18, 2011RecyclingCanaccord Genuity research points toward shredding overcapacity in U.S.Boston, Massachusetts — July 18, 2011 — A research note authored by Eric Prouty with the firm Canaccord Genuity poses the question of whether or not there is a shredding overcapacity in the United States.July 18, 2011RecyclingUK companies receive grant to research auto battery recyclingLondon, United Kingdom — July 18, 2011 — Six British companies have received a grant by the UK governmental innovation fund to conduct feasibility studies into the recycling and re-use of batteries for low and ultra low carbon vehicles. Six companies – Axeon, Energy Cost Advisors, LiFeBATT, Narec, OXIS Energy and TRL – will share […]July 18, 2011RecyclingFord using recycled tires, soy in seals, gasketsDearborn, Michigan — July 12, 2011 — Ford and supplier Recycled Polymeric Materials (RPM) have found a way to put discarded tires to good use. By combining recycled tires with bio-renewable content, they are delivering environmentally friendly seals and gaskets for Ford vehicles, says the company.July 12, 2011RecyclingARAAC makes Code of Practice a membership requirementBlandford, Nova Scotia — July 11, 2011 — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) has made compliance with the National Code of Practice for Auto Recyclers a requirement for all current and future members. In order to be certified all ARAAC members must be audited.July 11, 2011Recycling400 Auto Wreckers promotes children’s literacy with book giveawayBy Michael Raine Holland Landing, Ontario – July 11, 2011 – For most parents the local auto recycler wouldn’t be the go-to place for children’s books. But most parents don’t bring their kids to 400 Auto Wreckers in Holland Landing, ON. Since last Christmas, Tom Huehn has his staff have been giving a free book […]July 11, 2011RecyclingRecyclers present cheque for more than $123,000 to SunshineStirling, Ontario — June 6, 2011 — Representatives from OARA, the Ontario Tire Steward, Liberty Tire and the local media met in Stirling, ON on June 6 to present a cheque for than $123,000 to the Sunshine Foundation. The money comes from this year’s Tire Take Back Program, which all involved say was an outstanding […]July 7, 2011RecyclingARA releases details of annual conventionCharlotte, North Carolina — July 5, 2011 — The Automotive Recyclers Association has begun releasing the details of its 68th Annual Convention & Exposition. This year’s convention is in Charlotte, NC from October 11-15.July 5, 2011Previous PagePage 3 of 16Next Page