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Hamilton Spectator
12-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
How to dispose of spring yard debris in P.E.I.
This year's first round of P.E.I. residential yard debris collection takes place Island-wide during the weeks of May 5 and May 19. In a statement to The Guardian, the Island Waste Management Corporation says to place the yard debris materials curbside by 7 a.m. on the Monday of each week. 'Drivers have the full week to collect yard debris (including Saturday), so the yard debris collection may not be on its regular cart day,' read the statement. Yard debris must also be within six feet of the curb. Line the bags and/or bundles along the roadside (not up the driveway), the statement added. Drivers will only visit the resident's area for spring cleanup once per week. That is why materials must be curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday, IWMC said. The two-container or item limit for excess waste is waived for waste (black) cart collection during the spring cleanup. 'Residents can place properly sorted waste material curbside in clear plastic bags, rigid containers, or bundled together by 7 a.m. on their regular waste cart collection days during spring cleanup,' read the statement. Accepted yard debris materials include grass clippings, leaves, branches, twigs and brush. The guidelines for waste materials are the same as they are for regular waste collection during the year, said the IWMC. Materials must be less than 50 pounds and four feet in any dimension. Larger material can be cut, bundled and tied to meet guidelines. Solid coloured bags or blue bags are never accepted. Residents must use clear and transparent bags, IWMC said. Some examples of waste items the corporation gave include small wooden chairs, old torn clothing, rolled up mats and coiled and tied garden hoses. Residents can place yard debris in paper bags or compostable film bags with BPI or BNQ certification logos or rigid containers. The following items are never collected curbside but are accepted for free disposal year-round at local Waste Watch Drop-Off Centers: Construction and demolition materials, such as house renovation materials, must also be taken to a Waste Watch Drop-Off Center for a fee, IWMC said. Yutaro Sasaki is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter, a position funded by the federal government. He can be reached at ysasaki@ and followed on X @PEyutarosasaki .
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BNQ and CSA Group publish a new standard for measuring the environmental impact of hydrogen production
QUÉBEC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and CSA Group have published the Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 A harmonized methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. This new standard establishes a harmonized methodology for hydrogen producers, distributors and consumers to report on the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. The current colour-based system (e.g., blue/green/grey/pink) that is used to describe hydrogen production, lacks clarity on the true impact and overall emission intensity of hydrogen production. The new Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 has been developed to define clear requirements for reporting the key characteristics that will support effective evaluation of the environmental impact of hydrogen production. The energy production sources used and the carbon emissions they produce are the primary focus of the standard's guidance for quantification. Further to carbon intensity, the new standard provides guidance for reporting of additional key characteristics, such as the nature of the feedstock, the geography of the supply chain, the source of energy and feedstocks, the quantity of water consumed and the country or region of origin. This standard aims to facilitate the information sharing on hydrogen's carbon intensity and its sources, hence helping producers provide data that can help users make informed procurement decision. The BNQ acknowledges that this standard was funded by the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE) du Québec and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). CSA Group acknowledges that the development of this standard was also made possible, in part, by the financial support of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). "Québec has long been at the forefront of green energy. To maintain this edge, we need to keep exploring and developing low-carbon energy sectors, such as green hydrogen. Our government is therefore working to create the right framework and conditions for the sustainable development of this industry of the future, by supporting initiatives such as this new standard for measuring the environmental impact of hydrogen production."Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development "Until now, the lack of a clear and consistent methodology limited the possibility of communicating the environmental impact of hydrogen production. Thanks to this new standard, low-carbon hydrogen producers now have a concrete tool to distinguish themselves on the market and increase their competitiveness. The standard also provides consumers with greater transparency regarding hydrogen production methods, offering them clear information on its environmental impact."Isabelle Landry, Principal Director, Bureau de normalisation du Québec "Harmonizing hydrogen production reporting across Canada and the U.S. is an important step toward a more transparent and sustainable energy sector. This new standard provides a science-based approach to measuring carbon intensity, helping producers and regulators align with market expectations and global sustainability goals. By establishing a common language for hydrogen production, it supports informed decision-making and investment in low-carbon solutions."Michael Leering, Director, Environment and Business Excellence, Standards, CSA Group About the BNQThe BNQ, an administrative unit of Investissement Québec, is the reference organization for standardization and certification in Quebec. It develops consensus-based standards and certification protocols in accordance with the rules of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The BNQ is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). For further information on the BNQ: About CSA GroupCSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. We are a leader in North American standards development and in product testing, inspection and certification around the world. Our mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard. SOURCE Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) View original content to download multimedia:
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
BNQ and CSA Group publish a new standard for measuring the environmental impact of hydrogen production
QUÉBEC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and CSA Group have published the Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 A harmonized methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. This new standard establishes a harmonized methodology for hydrogen producers, distributors and consumers to report on the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. The current colour-based system (e.g., blue/green/grey/pink) that is used to describe hydrogen production, lacks clarity on the true impact and overall emission intensity of hydrogen production. The new Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 has been developed to define clear requirements for reporting the key characteristics that will support effective evaluation of the environmental impact of hydrogen production. The energy production sources used and the carbon emissions they produce are the primary focus of the standard's guidance for quantification. Further to carbon intensity, the new standard provides guidance for reporting of additional key characteristics, such as the nature of the feedstock, the geography of the supply chain, the source of energy and feedstocks, the quantity of water consumed and the country or region of origin. This standard aims to facilitate the information sharing on hydrogen's carbon intensity and its sources, hence helping producers provide data that can help users make informed procurement decision. The BNQ acknowledges that this standard was funded by the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE) du Québec and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). CSA Group acknowledges that the development of this standard was also made possible, in part, by the financial support of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). "Québec has long been at the forefront of green energy. To maintain this edge, we need to keep exploring and developing low-carbon energy sectors, such as green hydrogen. Our government is therefore working to create the right framework and conditions for the sustainable development of this industry of the future, by supporting initiatives such as this new standard for measuring the environmental impact of hydrogen production." Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development "Until now, the lack of a clear and consistent methodology limited the possibility of communicating the environmental impact of hydrogen production. Thanks to this new standard, low-carbon hydrogen producers now have a concrete tool to distinguish themselves on the market and increase their competitiveness. The standard also provides consumers with greater transparency regarding hydrogen production methods, offering them clear information on its environmental impact." Isabelle Landry, Principal Director, Bureau de normalisation du Québec "Harmonizing hydrogen production reporting across Canada and the U.S. is an important step toward a more transparent and sustainable energy sector. This new standard provides a science-based approach to measuring carbon intensity, helping producers and regulators align with market expectations and global sustainability goals. By establishing a common language for hydrogen production, it supports informed decision-making and investment in low-carbon solutions." Michael Leering, Director, Environment and Business Excellence, Standards, CSA Group About the BNQ The BNQ, an administrative unit of Investissement Québec, is the reference organization for standardization and certification in Quebec. It develops consensus-based standards and certification protocols in accordance with the rules of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The BNQ is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). For further information on the BNQ: About CSA Group CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. We are a leader in North American standards development and in product testing, inspection and certification around the world. Our mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard.
