After having continued success in small appliance expansion, the Government of Prince Edward Island will be adding more electronics to its recycling program. Effective October 1, 2024, electronics used in sports or physical fitness and small wearable electronic devices will be...
Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy calls for strengthened consumer protections and upgrades to infrastructure, while highlighting energy equity and affordability. The PEI Energy Strategy outlines high-level priorities to achieve the Government of Prince Edward Island’s...
Funding is now available to assist with clearing Fiona-felled trees on essential forest access roads and on small woodlots that may pose a fire risk to nearby urban areas and infrastructure. The Hurricane Fiona Forestry Recovery Program is open to small forestry businesses and...
Plans for the Cleantech Park in Georgetown, which include the Cleantech Innovation Centre (CIC), were made public today. CIC will house the Cleantech Academy, a joint initiative between Holland College and UPEI. Students will work collaboratively with local industry to develop...
Prince Edward Island’s efforts and reputation as a leader in climate change mitigation and adaptation will shape a flexible, P.E.I. approach to carbon pricing. Prince Edward Island is acknowledged as a committed contributor to international mitigation and adaptation actions...
The provincial bike rebate, which offers up to $100 off specific models, has Islanders purchasing new wheels and exploring the great outdoors. An instant rebate is offered at the cash register to PEI residents purchasing a bicycle from a participating retailer. New and non...
Consumers pay a deposit or fee when they purchase any recyclable or refillable container filled with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic (non-dairy) beverage in PEI. Anyone selling beverages in containers to PEI retailers, wholesale or otherwise, must register as a beverage distributor...
In the coming weeks, larger motorcoach buses with more passenger capacity are being added to many rural transit routes. The new buses that will be servicing many Transit PEI routes are more comfortable, featuring bathrooms and better seats. Starting in January, the Charlottetown...
Through a new and expanded agriculture recycling program, farmers can keep even more plastics out of landfills. PEI is the first province in Atlantic Canada with a regulated extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for agricultural plastics, which started December 1, 2022...
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