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Collect. Connect. Recycle.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Waste Management
Interests: Environmental Conservation, Social Change, Waste Reduction
http://www.ecycler.ca/
About ecycler

Our Story

Ecycler.com creates a new way to recycle by connecting people discarding cans, bottles and newspapers with those wishing to collect them.

Ecycler provides an alternative to the many U.S. households or businesses that are not offered curb-side recycling. It's also an option for people who have to pay for curb-side recycling or who want to have their recyclables picked up when and where they desire.

For the individual (or group) collecting recyclables, ecycler provides an entrepreneurship opportunity. Ecycler is driven by these collectors who establish an ecycler recycling program in their community. Collectors can download personalized business cards and posters generated by ecycler.com and then post them in public places. Collector accounts also include a customizable ecycler URL, i.e., their profile page. Anyone who has access to the Internet can become an ecycler collector.

Discarders can do their part for the environment while at the same time helping collectors in need of additional income. The discarders’ recyclables are “collected” by these individuals or groups and redeemed for cash at a local recycling center. Ecycler supports this community building for groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Church groups, social clubs, etc. by making available the same marketing materials used by individual collectors on ecycler.com.

Ecycler encourages people to discard their recyclables for free; however, discarders can request a portion of the proceeds from the collector. Discarders can track their carbon credits on the site. In addition to the automated calculation of materials recycled though ecycler.com, discarders have the option of listing how many recyclables they've given away on their own to be included in their total.

Ecycler.com provides an accountability tool by allowing collectors and discarders to rate their experiences with one another.

Our Journey

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ecycler Posted a news article :

We have recovered over 300 pounds of aluminum via two businesses from tapping into what was previously a waste stream. And, hundreds of pounds of "hard-to-recycle" materials like crayons.

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ecycler Posted a news article :

Great News for Recycling! We’ve tallied our 2011 recycling numbers and would like to share some of them. Exhibit A: From two local (to ecycler HQ in Chicago) sources we have recovered over 300 pounds of aluminum from tapping into what was previously a waste stream. Almost 9000 cans have ...

1 day, 17 hours ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

Ecycler, via two local businesses, it has recovered over 300 pounds of aluminum from tapping into what was previously a waste stream. Almost 9000 cans have been recycled in 2011 from these two businesses, one a restaurant and one a large automobile dealership.

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ecycler Posted a news article :

A kind of Netflix for children's clothing...

1 week, 2 days ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (2) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

We're delighted to announce that we now accept books as a part of our recycling programs. We're committed to helping find good homes for your books, and now it's easy to join in.

1 week, 2 days ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

Are you the kind of person that hates to discard used books for fear they'll end up in a landfill? Do those late-night pet adoption commercials get you thinking that you'd like to set up an adoption agency for used books? We're right there with you, and we've got some ...

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ecycler Posted a news article :

Each Crushed Can Art object is made from a flattened soda or beer can. It is crushed flat, painted and then mounted in a frame.

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ecycler Posted a news article :

Why not do Winter cleaning instead of Spring cleaning? After all, the skies are still gray (in most parts of the country) and who wants to waste a sunny, Spring day inside clearing out clutter?

1 week, 6 days ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

There's no need to wait for the birds to start chirping and the flowers to start budding to get rid of the junk around your house. Why not do Winter cleaning instead of Spring cleaning? After all, the skies are still gray (in most parts of the country) and who ...

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ecycler Posted a news article :

We often talk about being earth-friendly, going green and recycling in our home. But most of us spend a good portion of our lives in another environment, one that generates its own share of waste: the workplace.

2 weeks, 3 days ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (1) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

We often talk about (brag about!) being earth-friendly, going green and recycling in our home. But most of us spend a good portion of our lives in another environment, one that generates its own share of waste: the workplace. Whether you work for a large company or a small business, ...

2 weeks, 3 days ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

We, at ecycler.com, do NOT support SOPA / PIPA.

3 weeks, 1 day ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

We, at ecycler.com, do NOT support SOPA / PIPA. For the very first time, we are posting something not related to being green or recycling. SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) are dangerous and written from a point of ignorance of the Internet and Innovation. For ...

3 weeks, 1 day ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

With so much upcycling inspiration around here, we thought Pinterest would be a great place to showcase some of our discoveries!

1 month ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

he gifts are unwrapped and the holiday lights are off, so now what? Time to get organized! Many people resolve to exercise and diet, but the beginning of a new year is also a good time to purge those clothes you haven't worn since college and organize the clutter that's ...

1 month ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (1) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

The gifts are unwrapped and the holiday lights are off, so now what? Time to get organized! Many people resolve to exercise and diet, but the beginning of a new year is also a good time to purge those clothes you haven't worn since college and organize the clutter that's ...

1 month ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

If you had a real tree adorning your home for the holidays this year, chances are good that the needles are starting to drop and you're ready to get rid of it. While many communities have curbside Christmas tree recycling (which is a good thing!) it's always better to reuse ...

1 month ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

We are all about recycling and being green. Some may call it junk, but it can certainly be reused, recycled or upcycled! With so much upcycling inspiration around here, we thought Pinterest would be a great place to showcase some of our discoveries! If you're not familiar with Pinterest, think ...

1 month ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

Joining its West Coast neighbors San Francisco and Portland, Seattle has passed legislation banning single-use plastic shopping bags to reduce litter and encourage shoppers to use reusable bags. They also put a 5ยข fee on paper

1 month, 2 weeks ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (1) •

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ecycler Posted a news article :

NetFlix tear-off flaps are sturdy, colorful, and perfect for origami and paper airplanes, so don't just toss those wrappers into the recycling bin.

1 month, 2 weeks ago by Timothy Laurent • Comment (0) •

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