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BCMB Supports Government of Alberta Goal for Circular Plastics Economy

Alberta’s Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) is pleased to see the Government of Alberta’s recently released Natural Gas Vision and Strategy includes a focus on a circular economy for plastics.

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Three Cheers for the Stony Plain Bottle Depot

The Stony Plain Bottle Depot is the latest urban Depot recognized through the Applaud a Depot program.

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A Successful Second Annual Great Prairie Bottle Harvest!

It was another fantastic year for the Great Prairie Bottle Harvest and the 85 organizations that participated.

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A Year of Accomplishments for Innisfree Bottle Depot

Innisfree Bottle Depot is the winner of the most recent "Applaud" through the Applaud a Depot program.

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Geek-out on the Science of Recycling

You may know, returning empty beverage containers keeps them out of landfills, greenspaces, waterways and wildlife habitats, but have you ever wondered - where do they end up? 

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'Tis the Season For Giving

As an Alberta company, we’re proud to be part of a community that comes together to help those in need, especially during the holiday season.

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Halloween Crafting - Beverage Container Edition

Did you know that your empty beverage containers could be Halloween characters just waiting to come to life? It's true! Read on for fun and easy Halloween craft ideas.

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Hey, Students! Here’s 5 Great Reasons to Return Empty Beverage Containers

Returning empty beverage containers is a simple, flexible way for students to earn extra cash. What would you spend your refund on? 

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5 Tips to Teach Your Kids About Recycling Out of Home

In ​5 Fun Ways to Raise Recyclers​, we offered creative ways to teach your little ones about recycling.

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