csa guideline

Pnewko Brothers Ltd. recently received its verification under the Canadian Standards Association’s guideline for sustainable materials management – making it the third OWMA member to do so since the guideline was released in 2015.

Pnewko Brothers Ltd. has already been ahead of the curve in developing innovative processes to increase the diversion of plastics and create value-added recycled products. But now, with its recent CSA verification, the company has taken another significant step forward to strengthen its brand as a leading company in the waste management sector.

Organizations that receive verification under the Guideline for Accountable Management of End-of-Life Materials (SPE-890) must adhere to a common set of definitions, report performance rates and undergo third-party data audits to ensure accuracy.

Meeting these requirements bolsters the reputation of verified businesses while giving them the ability to provide detailed information to their customers to assist in making more effective decisions on recycling and organics diversion.

Members of the OWMA recognize the value of this rigorous environmental and reporting guideline. That’s why, to date, Pnewko Brothers, Countrywide Recycling and Electro-Shred have all received their verification.

We are now hearing from our members that certain customers in the market for collection and recycling services are specifically looking for businesses that meet the requirements in the CSA guideline. They want greater accountability and transparency. And they know they’ll get that working with a business that has received verification.