Program Delivery Partners

Summerhill Impact was the National program delivery agent for Retire Your Ride and was partnered with the following network of regional delivery agents across Canada to execute the program nationally. This network of not-for-profit organizations is focused and experienced in delivering environmental public education and outreach programming. They are dedicated to improving air quality, addressing climate issues and encouraging the use of sustainable transportation.
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Alberta

Climate Change Central is a not-for-profit organization that empowers Albertans to take action on climate change through consumer programs, demonstration projects and educational outreach. Our website provides easy, step-by-step guides and videos to help you reduce your carbon footprint.

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British Columbia

Since 1996, British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT program has been working to reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions from older vehicles. The Program offers incentives to owners of qualified vehicles to have these vehicles scrapped.

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Manitoba

The Manitoba Lung Association, (ByeBye Beaters) is the premier source of lung health information and initiatives in Manitoba. Our efforts are focused on lung disease education and management, tobacco cessation and prevention, improved air quality and environment, tuberculosis and occupational lung health services. We focus our energies on the prevention and management of lung disease.

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New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Lung Association is a health charity committed to the improvement of respiratory health, including a focus on indoor and outdoor air quality.  The Association operates outreach programs, including its Vehicle Scrappage Program, that translates complicated environmental issues into easy-to-understand language and easy-to-do actions for people where they work, live, and play.  The Association will be continuing the operation of its Vehicle Scrappage Program in New Brunswick, and is working in conjunction with the Prince Edward Island Lung Association to expand the program to PEI.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland & Labrador Lung Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to achieving healthy breathing for the people of Newfoundland & Labrador through programs in Education, Research and Advocacy, sustained by the formalized activities of fundraising, volunteerism, and organizational development.

In 2007 the Lung Association created a department of Environmental Initiatives to deal with the impacts that air quality has on lung health.  One key focus area of the new department include vehicle emissions reduction strategies.   The Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association is working in collaboration with the Conservation Corps on the  Retire Your Ride project throughout the province on Newfoundland and Labrador.

Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador (CCNL) is a not-for-profit organization created in 1993 and has become a provincial leader in assisting individuals, communities, business and corporations develop a strong conservation ethic while enhancing, restoring, and sustainably developing the province’s natural and cultural resources.

www.nf.lung.ca
www.conservationcorps.nf.ca

Nova Scotia

Clean Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1988. Over the last 20 years, the organization has evolved into an effective, high-profile institution with a broad mandate to work with individuals, government, business and communities to improve our natural environment. Currently, we offer educational programs related to climate change and energy, waste, air quality, water, and health and the environment.

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Ontario

Summerhill Impact (formerly Clean Air Foundation) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing, implementing and managing public engagement programs and other strategic approaches that lead to measurable reductions to improve air quality and protect the climate.

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PEI

The New Brunswick Lung Association will be operating the  Retire Your Ride program in New Brunswick and working in conjunction with the Prince Edward Island Lung Association to operate the program in PEI.

Quebec

The AQLPA aims to further undertakings and ideas which are consistent with the principle of sustainable development. Specifically, they seek to group environmental and para-environmental associations in order to control air pollution, its sources and its consequences.

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Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) is a charitable organization committed to supporting sustainable living and sustainable resource use in Saskatchewan. SES uses research, education, consultation and demonstration projects to provide the people of Saskatchewan with the tools they need in order to make and support informed decisions. SES’s current action areas include sustainable energy and climate solutions, water protection, resource conservation, biodiversity preservation, and reduction of toxic substances.

SES will be working with SWRC (Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council) to deliver Retire Your Ride. SWRC is a non-profit organization striving to promote waste reduction to all sectors of Saskatchewan.

www.environmentalsociety.ca/
www.saskwastereduction.ca/

Program Support Partners

Retire Your Ride was delivered by Summerhill Impact, funded by The Government of Canada and supported by a national network of Call Centres and Automotive Recyclers. Together, our mission was to effectively and efficiently retire 1995 model year and older vehicles in an environmentally friendly manner.

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS

As the national voice of the automotive recycling industry, ARC provides a forum for the channelling of information and addressing Canada-wide concerns. Member Associations: Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC), Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA), Automotive Recyclers of Manitoba (ARM), Association des Recycleurs de Pièces d'Autos et de Camions (ARPAC), British Columbia Automotive Recyclers (B-CAR), Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA), Saskatchewan Government Insurance Salvage (SGI Salvage).

About ARC

As the national voice of the automotive recycling industry, ARC provides a forum for the channelling of information and addressing Canada-wide concerns. Member Associations: Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC), Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA), Automotive Recyclers of Manitoba (ARM), Association des Recycleurs de Pièces d'Autos et de Camions (ARPAC), British Columbia Automotive Recyclers (B-CAR), Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA), Saskatchewan Government Insurance Salvage (SGI Salvage).

Alberta

The Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA) is a group of 50+ businesses in Alberta dedicated to protecting our resources by recycling parts from 2008 and older damaged vehicles. Not only does this make repairs more affordable, it saves the energy required to manufacture new parts. The AARDA also protects the environment when processing End of Life Vehicles by removing and arranging for the disposal of toxic substances such as mercury, fluids (oils, gas, refrigerants) and tires before the steel bodies are shredded and melted back to reusable steel.

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Atlantic Provinces

The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) represents the interests of professional auto recyclers throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

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British Columbia

The Automotive Retailers Association was formed in 1951 to provide a voice for the automotive service industry in British Columbia. Automotive Retailers Association’s mission is to promote the advancement of the automotive industry through education, representation and member services in order to maintain a high standard of professionalism and maximize profitability among service providers, while protecting the safety and satisfaction of the motoring public in British Columbia. B-Car is part of the Automotive Retailers Association.

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Manitoba

The Automotive Recyclers Association of Manitoba is a group of Recyclers committed to serving Manitoba and the World with quality recycled auto parts, to help our customers, our communities, and our environment. The members of the Automotive Recyclers Association of Manitoba strive to offer the consumer the best in quality parts, service and guarantees in the industry.

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Ontario

The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is a voluntary industry association representing 135 businesses primarily engaged in the acquisition of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), their proper treatment and handling, and the subsequent recycling or re-use of the parts and materials recovered. OARA has been the voice of the auto recycling industry in Ontario since 1992, keeping Auto Recyclers informed and involved with input and information into current industry trends and government legislative initiatives that affect the industry.

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Quebec

The Association des recycleurs de pièces d'autos et de camions stands for

• Integrity and honesty of the Association and its members;
• Transparency in all actions, with co-operation among members for the achievement of a common goal;
• Respect and attentive listening to determine the members' priorities and obtain their commitment;
• Commitment to respecting the environment and profiding education on the standards.

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CALL CENTERS

Alberta

Climate Change Central is a not-for-profit organization that empowers Albertans to take action on climate change through consumer programs, demonstration projects and educational outreach. Our website provides easy, step-by-step guides and videos to help you reduce your carbon footprint.

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Atlantic Provinces and Saskatchewan

The Canadian Diabetes Association is a leading expert and authority on diabetes in Canada and around the world. Founded by Dr. Charles Best, who co-discovered insulin with Dr. Frederick Banting in 1921, the Canadian Diabetes Association is committed to setting world standards in the struggle against diabetes management and prevention. The work of the association includes publishing Clinical Practice Guidelines, advocating governments to fund policies that truly benefit people with diabetes, funding researchers to ensure Canadians remain at the forefront of diabetes breakthroughs, delivering the latest diabetes information to Canadian healthcare facilities through our extensive network of professionals and diabetes experts, and informing 33 million Canadians about diabetes prevention and management.

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British Columbia

Since 1996, British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT program has been working to reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions from older vehicles. The Program offers incentives to owners of qualified vehicles to have these vehicles scrapped.

Visit the site

Manitoba

The Manitoba Lung Association, (ByeBye Beaters) is the premier source of lung health information and initiatives in Manitoba. Our efforts are focused on lung disease education and management, tobacco cessation and prevention, improved air quality and environment, tuberculosis and occupational lung health services. We focus our energies on the prevention and management of lung disease.

Visit the site

Ontario

The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is a voluntary industry association representing 135 businesses primarily engaged in the acquisition of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), their proper treatment and handling, and the subsequent recycling or re-use of the parts and materials recovered. OARA has been the voice of the auto recycling industry in Ontario since 1992, keeping Auto Recyclers informed and involved with input and information into current industry trends and government legislative initiatives that affect the industry.

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Quebec

The AQLPA aims to further undertakings and ideas which are consistent with the principle of sustainable development. Specifically, they seek to group environmental and para-environmental associations in order to control air pollution, its sources and its consequences.

Visit the site