CAR StaffMore from CAR StaffRecyclingRecyclers, repairers, insurers conveneBy Michael Raine Toronto, Ontario — June 16, 2011 — Representatives from the collision repair, insurance, and auto recycling industries convened in Toronto on Thursday morning for a meeting aimed to identify barriers to the increased usage of recycled parts. There was a lot of agreement on what the key issues are but it was clear […]June 16, 2011RecyclingLecavalier wins “Phénix de l’environnement” awardSte-Sophie, Québec — June 13, 2011 — Lecavalier Auto Parts won the “Phénix de l’environnement” award on June 9. The contest is the highest recognition for know-how in environmental protection and applications of sustainable development in Québec. Éric St-Pierre, human resources manager at Lecavalaier, was on-hand at the Salon Rouge de L’Assemblée Nationale du Québec […]June 13, 2011RecyclingARAAC holds successful, festive annual meetingBy Michael Raine Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — June 13, 2011 — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC), in conjunction with the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), held its annual members on June 11 and 12 in Charlottetown, PEI. Just fewer than 100 people from across the region attended representing 35 companies.June 13, 2011RecyclingLKQ donates 10,000 trees as part of Get Green promotionChicago, Illinois — June 8, 2011 — LKQ Corporation the largest auto and truck recycler in the United States has announced its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation for the 2011 Get Green promotion was a success. Everyone who supplied a valid email address at the Get Green website during the month of May received […]June 8, 2011RecyclingGlobal metal recycling rates ‘discouragingly low,’ says UN studyLondon, England — June 8, 2011 — The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) recently released a report calling for greater levels of metal recycling around the world. The UNEP says the report is the first attempt to gather accurate and consistent information on the extent to which metals are collected, processed, and reused globally.June 8, 2011RecyclingSask. recyclers set date to offially form provincial associationRegina, Saskatchewan — June 6, 2011 — As previously reported auto recyclers in Saskatchewan are forming their own provincial organization in order to have a united voice in the industry. A date of June 23 has been set for an organizational meeting of the Saskatchewan Auto Recyclers Association (SARA).June 6, 2011RecyclingLecalavier Auto Parts nominated for prestigious environmental awardSte-Sophie, Québec — June 6, 2011 — Lecavalier Auto Parts has been named a finalist for the “Phénix de l’environnement.” The contest is the highest recognition for know-how in environmental protection and applications of sustainable development in Québec. The winner will be announced June 9 at the Salon Rouge de L’Assemblée Nationale du Québec.June 6, 2011RecyclingARC sponsoring auto recycling breakfast summitToronto, Ontario — June 2, 2011 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced the full support and involvement of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) in the June 16th Breakfast Summit on Recycled Parts with CCIF in Toronto.June 2, 2011Recycling400 Auto Wreckers, changing perceptions of auto recyclingBy Michael Raine At 62, Tom Huehn shows no signs of slowing down. Over the phone his voice is enthusiastic and his sentences punctuated with laughter. Huehn’s warm personality and infectious love of all things automotive are obvious the moment he starts talking. This, at least partially, may be the reason he has so successfully […]June 1, 2011RecyclingGM recycles oil-soaked booms from BP spill in Chevy VoltDetroit, Michigan — May 30, 2011 — Last year’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was one of the worst environmental disasters in history. Fortunately, some creative minds at General Motors have found a way to use their recycling know-how to lessen the spill’s environment impact. GM reported that it is still recycling almost […]May 30, 2011Previous PagePage 5 of 16Next Page