For its exceptional work in waste management, Molok Oy in Finland and Molok North America Ltd. have won The New Economy magazine’s award for Most Innovative Waste Management Company 2017.

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For its exceptional work in waste management, Molok® has won The New Economy magazine’s award for Most Innovative Waste Management Company 2017.

For years, waste management has been treated as a low priority by businesses and governmental organisations alike. But waste, as we know it, is not going away any time soon. It’s mounting – especially so in developing countries, and systems to manage it therefore must transform.

Veikko Salli first noticed the detrimental effects of waste management complacency when he was running a range of hotels and restaurants. Guests constantly complained about the smells coming from nearby waste, as well as its visibility on the premises.

Salli was keen to remedy this situation, examining the current way waste was dealt with, which he found to be inadequate. Wheelie bins, for instance, are easily noticed and also expire after five to seven years. Refusing to settle for sub-par solutions, Salli thus developed a new, more efficient way to collect waste, starting his business, Molok, in 1991.

Molok has transformed the very nature of waste collection through its highly innovative technology, Deep Collection. The system leverages gravity in order to compress and, thereby, reduce waste, through vertical collection systems that are placed partly underground.

Thanks to the work of Salli and his team, this groundbreaking solution is now being used throughout the Western world, but has not yet come to the forefront of waste collection in developing economies – nations in which it is arguably most pertinent.

Indeed, Molok’s Deep Collection could provide a real boon for less economically developed countries, enabling them to essentially skip a century’s worth of development work in terms of waste collection. Instead of going through the processes of traditional methods, developing economies can instead head straight towards the most advanced system out there. In doing so they could transform their oft-littered landscapes, while also saving on much-needed government revenue in the medium to long-term.

With Deep Collection technology, Molok is revolutionising the entire industry worldwide, and in doing so, making the planet a cleaner place for this generation and those to come. 

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Molok North America Ltd. participates in innovative virtual tradeshow: Green Building Expo!

Molok North America Ltd. is pleased to participate in the Green Building Expo.  Here's some information from their website: "Green Building Expo is an affordable way for businesses to connect with potential clients and customers all across Canada – and beyond. The virtual show intends to celebrate Canada’s greenest and most successful building projects. And each exhibit will showcase sustainable construction solutions to a target audience in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Green Building Expo will serve as an ideal platform to bring together technology, materials, products, service providers, developers, general contractors, architects, consultants, engineers, interior designers, builders, specifiers, project managers, green investors, bankers, building owners and facilities managers; not to mention municipalities, expert organizations and other key stakeholders of green building projects. Two of the bonuses available to participants include saving money and eliminating travel time. As well, because it’s not a physical trade show, booth construction costs are eliminated, logistical problems are non-existent and carbon footprints are minimized."

We look forward to visiting with you at the Molok North America Ltd. booth today: www.green-building-expo.com  Stop by to say hello on the live chat!

Molok Bucks Global Waste Giants and Wins New Economy Clean Tech Award for Best Recycling and Waste Management Solutions.

Mount Forest, Ontario (January 9, 2017) We are pleased to announce that Molok Ltd of Finland and Molok North America of Canada have been internationally recognized as leaders in sustainability by The New Economy Magazine – a quarterly technology, business and finance publication headquartered in London, England.  Molok is in good company along with Google, Iceland, Tesla/Solar City, Resolute Forest Products and other award winners as it received the New Economy Clean Tech Award for Best Recycling and Waste Management Solutions.  New Economy recognizes companies whose ideas, achievements, projects and solutions reflect innovation, long-term vision and leadership.

Molok Ltd. of Finland and Molok North America Ltd. of Canada have been quietly listening to the needs of the customer and working tirelessly for over 25 years to turn the world of recycling and waste management upside down.  Founded by entrepreneur Veikko Salli in Nokia, Finland in 1991, Molok quickly became a global solution with installations in over 40 countries.  Salli’s daughter Marja Hillis established Molok North America Ltd. in 1999.  With manufacturing facilities in Nokia, Finland, and Mount Forest, Ontario, and a global network of sales and distribution, they are able to meet the growing demands of their customers around the world.

The advantages of the Molok® system are many.  The vertical semi-underground design uses gravity to compact waste, reducing the number of collections by as much as 50 percent.  Underground temperatures keep the waste cool, minimizing the unpleasant odours usually so inextricably linked to waste.  This means reduced truck traffic and lower emissions.  “At Molok, we are always thinking of how to work with and for the environment, as opposed to against it. With this objective at the core of everything we do, all the design rules we have originate from the laws of nature” says Salli.

Further, the crane lifted design of Molok allows for the containers to be placed where they are easily accessible by the users.  Reduced heavy truck traffic means increased safety on site, and the containers are easily accessible by people of all ages and abilities.  Hillis says, “Listening to the needs of the end-users, and understanding the challenges they face is an important part of our operating philosophy.” She further adds, “While this is often contrary to the top-down approach practiced by many waste haulers in the world, it is necessary to create real change.”

Molok North America Ltd. has been named in the Canadian PROFIT 500 group for fastest growing companies for the past 4 years, while Hillis herself has been recognized twice on the PROFIT/Chatelaine W100 ranking celebrating entrepreneurial achievement by Canadian women who own and manage their businesses.  Molok Ltd. has been the recipient of numerous environmental and industry awards.

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http://www.theneweconomy.com/business/moloks-innovative-waste-system-allows-cleaner-fresher-city-streets

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Molok North America Ltd. Ranks as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada for the Fourth Year in a Row

– PROFIT magazine unveils 28th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies –

Mount Forest, Ontario (September 15, 2016) Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Molok North America Ltd. on the 28th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

Molok North America Ltd. made the 2016 PROFIT 500 list for the fourth year in a row, achieving a five-year revenue growth of 88%.

“Companies become a part of the PROFIT 500 through innovative thinking, smart strategy and sheer grit,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “These firms demonstrate what Canadian entrepreneurs can achieve, both at home and across the globe.”

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http://www.profit500.com/

Molok North America Ltd. Ranks on the 2015 PROFIT 500 for the Third Year in a Row

Molok North America Ltd. Ranks on the 2015 PROFIT 500 for the Third Year in a Row

– PROFIT magazine unveils 27^th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies –

Mount Forest, Ontario (September 17, 2015) Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Molok North America Ltd. No. 279 overall on the 27^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and ranked No. 45 in the manufacturing category. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

Molok North America Ltd. made the 2015 PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 206%.

“The PROFIT 500 represent the highest tier of entrepreneurialism in Canada,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “They should be lauded for the positive economic contributions they’ve made to their communities—and the entire country.  They are examples of what can be accomplished with innovation, discipline and determination."

“Molok North America Ltd. is honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking for the third year in a row,” says CEO Marja Hillis. “This achievement reflects the strength of our product and the dedication of our team.”

Link to Full Press Release

http://www.PROFIT500.com

Molok® Emptying Video

Do you know how waste in a Molok®  container is emptied? Check out this video!

What it Takes to Create Amazing Products: The stories behind the most unique, innovative and in-demand offerings produced by the 2014 W100

Great products and services don’t just happen. They take vision, market savvy, innovative thinking and no shortage of patience to survive development phases that can seem endless. But when they hit the mark, they really hit the mark. They win over customers, attract attention and lead to higher sales. In short, they can make or break a company’s brand.

Consider some of the work produced by the companies led by 2014 W100 winners. In the gallery below, you’ll see 12 of the most noteworthy, creative and unique products developed by the women on the ranking (with help from their teams, of course). You’ll find revamped spa uniforms, cosmetics for animals, cutting-edge microchips, Disney-approved children’s apps—and even a 1960s-themed boutique motel. You’ll get a peek into the development processes that spawned them and the creative ways they were brought to market. Hopefully, you’ll come away inspired to create your next big thing.

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2014 Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates: 15th Anniversary, Entrepreneur of the Year Award and PROFIT 500 ranking

Molok North America Ltd. Has Many Reasons to Celebrate 
Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and PROFIT 500 ranking. 

Mount Forest, Ontario (June 12, 2014) - Molok North America Ltd. has many reasons to celebrate this year: May marked the company’s 15th year anniversary, June awards Marja Hillis with Entrepreneur of the Year award, as well as ranks Molok North America Ltd. on the PROFIT 500 for the second year in a row. 

In the spring of 1999, Marja Hillis, started Molok North America Ltd. She was committed to sharing the user-friendly waste solution of Molok® Deep Collection™ with Canada. Now, 15 years later, the Molok® Deep Collection™ system proves to be an effective solution for tens of thousands of users across Canada. 

On June 3rd, 2014, Mrs. Hillis was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, presented by the Canada Finland Chamber of Commerce and the Osuuspankki Finnish Credit Union. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is awarded annually to recognize the achievements of an individual in the business community and their contributions to the Finnish-Canadian community. 

June 12th, 2014, Molok North America Ltd. ranked on the 26th annual PROFIT 500 list of Canada’s FastestGrowing Companies, for the second year in a row. Ranking No. 280, Molok North America Ltd. improved their ranking from 2013, up 84 positions. Molok North America Ltd. made the PROFIT 500 list with five year revenue growth of 195%. 

“The members of the PROFIT 500 are the elite of the country’s entrepreneurial community,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Business and PROFIT. “Their stories are lessons in business strategy, innovation, management excellence and sheer tenacity.” 

Marja Hillis, Molok North America Ltd. CEO says, “Counting my blessings every day, I’m overjoyed by the fact that we have such an amazing group of people in our team, or Molok family, as I like to call it. Without them none of this would be possible. As this family of ours keeps growing, whether as employees, distributors, customers or other stakeholders, I’m looking forward to the future with its challenges and opportunities.”


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Tim Corcoran Joins Molok® Family

Tim Corcoran Joins Molok® Family as Business Development Manager for the Greater Toronto Area 

Mount Forest, Ontario (May 12,2014) – Molok North America Ltd. is pleased to welcome Tim Corcoran to the Molok® family as Business Development Manager for the Greater Toronto Area. 

In this position, Tim will focus on building relationships with key stakeholders and partners, expanding the presence of the Molok® Deep Collection™ system throughout the GTA. 

Tim joins Molok North America Ltd. with 15+ years of senior management experience in business development and sales management roles, where he provided leadership to sales teams across Canada, and managed budgets of up to $75 million. 

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Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary

Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary 
Molok North America Ltd. is pleased to announce that May 5th, 2014 marks the company’s 15th year anniversary. Since 1999, Molok North America Ltd. has helped users save money and the environment with the Molok® Deep Collection™ system. The crane-lift, semi-underground design of Molok® containers proves to be an effective solution for tens of thousands of users across Canada. 

There’s a Story Behind It… It’s Deep. 
The Molok® Deep Collection™ system was created and developed by Veikko Salli in the 1980's in Finland. In the mid to late 1990’s, Molok® was introduced to Canada. Research began regarding the Canadian waste and recycling market, and North American sales of Molok® were being directed from Molok Ltd. in Finland. In 1997, Marja Hillis, Veikko Salli’s daughter and co-owner of Molok Ltd., came to Canada and began showcasing the Molok® system on behalf of Molok Ltd. at events such as the Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo. Knowing that the Molok® system was a perfect fit, Mrs. Hillis started Molok North America Ltd. in the spring of 1999. She was committed to sharing the user-friendly waste solution of Molok® Deep Collection™ with Canada. 

The first few years were a struggle as local waste haulers were not interested in emptying these new generation waste and recycling containers. Molok® was generally seen as a threat to the existing waste industry, a view that was based on a misunderstanding as Molok® was simply introducing a new way of doing things. Because of this lack of support, all sales efforts were focused on municipal, provincial and national parks market, where the park staff was able to empty Molok® containers by using their own equipment. 

Since then, Molok® has been accepted by other waste haulers and Molok® Deep Collection™ containers are now being used by restaurants, multi-residential properties, churches, universities, schools, retirement homes etc. across Canada. 

2012 saw the Grand Opening of their new 39,000 sq.ft. facility in Mount Forest, Ontario. In 2013, they were recognized as one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, ranking No. 364 on the annual PROFIT 500. In the fall of 2013, Mrs. Hillis ranked No. 84 on the W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs.


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Marja Hillis Ranks No. 84 on the W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs

Marja Hillis Ranks No. 84 on the W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs 

Mount Forest, Ontario (October 15, 2013) – Today, Marja Hillis, CEO of Molok North America Ltd., ranked No. 84 on the 15th annual W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs, produced by PROFIT Magazine and Chatelaine. Ranking Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs on a composite score based on the size, growth rate and profitability of their businesses, the W100 profiles the country’s most successful female business owners. Published in the November issue of PROFIT and the December issue of Chatelaine and online at PROFITguide.com and chatelaine.com, the W100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement by women. 

“This year’s W100 are a dream group of ambitious, forward thinking entrepreneurs who defy outdated notions of female entrepreneurship,” said Ian Portsmouth, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of PROFIT. “They are running sophisticated and sizeable businesses in challenging industries, and finding new ways to operate and innovate for growth and sustainability.” 

Marja Hillis says, “It's been a challenging ride from the time I first came to Canada 16 years ago to start a business, to where we are now. Even though W100 is celebrating the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada, I can honestly say that behind this all is an amazing group of dedicated employees without whom none of this would be possible. I'm looking forward to keeping the momentum going and having a great time with my team while doing it!”

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Alternative containment works in Kitchener

Municipalities and property owners are increasingly interested in alternatives to the traditional stand-alone dumpster, the unsightly wooden enclosure or, more recently, the fully enclosed and roofed structure. According to Mount Forest Ontario-based Molok North America, their Deep Collection™ system is a refuse and recyclables containment revolution that could drastically improve the way in which waste materials are dealt with.

In place of ugly containers hidden in the back corner of a property, these Deep Collection™ systems can be prominently displayed in common areas and incorporated into site design. They can be used for many kinds of developments, including IC&I or residential applications, and for parks and public spaces.
The concept of the Deep Collection™ system takes advantage of the laws of nature: earth temperature and gravity. With two thirds of the eight-foot container installed below grade, waste materials are kept cool in the summer, odours are virtually eliminated, and the ground’s insulating effect prevents freezing in the winter.

The small surface area (relative to the depth of the container) and its cylindrical shape cause materials to naturally compact by gravity, increasing capacity by 1.5 to 2.5 times the container’s actual volume. This compaction leads to less frequent pick-ups.

Additionally, these units are rotation-molded from a single piece of polyethylene plastic and are entirely leak-proof, so soil and groundwater are protected from contamination. Molok® Deep Collection™ systems are available in different sizes (in a variety of above-grade finishes to suit any development), and for a variety of materials such as mixed waste, recyclables, cardboard and even organics and cooking oil.


City of Kitchener

The City of Kitchener, Ontario’s initial interest in Deep Collection™ started about 10 years ago, in the multi-residential sector, where systems were installed in low rise apartment complexes. Since then, the systems have gained popularity, and now over 80 percent of site plan applications submitted to the City use Molok® Deep Collection™ systems as their preferred choice for waste management.
According to Molok®, Deep Collection™ units can be located virtually anywhere, resulting in greater flexibility of a site plan layout. The space savings, compared to traditional waste enclosures, allows for more amenity space or landscaped areas on a site, and on small properties, these units can make it easier to meet regulatory requirements for setback and parking.

“While I was with the City of Kitchener the use of the Molok® system was such that approximately 80 to 90 percent of all new site plan applications were using this system for their waste and recycling containment,” says Brian Page, VP of Municipal Affairs, Molok North America.

“Essentially this system did not require a full enclosure complete with roof and a garage door as it provided its own aesthetically pleasing enclosure, used less land area, and required less number of pick ups. This, in turn saved the developer money and provided more land area for development which gave him/her a greater return on investment, while still fulfilling all the requirements of the City’s Site Planning Requirements.”

Kitchener planning staff has been impressed with Molok® solution and has supported the trend towards their use by installing the Deep Collection™ system at city facilities and parks. The City recently installed 40 units along its prominent downtown King Street, when the area was revitalized.

Molok® says the aesthetic benefits of these units on Kitchener’s King Street, are many. No longer are businesses piling bags of waste on the city’s main street seven days a week. With the Deep Collection™ units, all materials are conveniently contained and pick up has been reduced from seven days per week to three or four days per week. Plus, with a recent increase in public events and festivals in Kitchener’s downtown, the City says their Deep Collection™ units have been able to meet the needs of the event goers without having to place numerous portable containers on the street.


From site layout to site safety
Plus, with an increasing demand for in-fill development on older, small properties, Molok® says the Deep Collection™ system can make the difference between being able to redevelop or not. In addition, traditional dumpsters are limited in their placement by the way they’re emptied, requiring a straight-on approach by a truck, which typically results in the need for additional paved surfaces.

Molok® Deep Collection™ unit, on the other hand, uses a reusable lifting bag that’s raised by a knuckle boom crane, and can be approached from any direction. When emptying, the release mechanism on the bottom of the bag is opened, allowing materials to fall neatly (and cleanly) into a truck, and then the emptied bag is returned to the unit. As these units protrude only three feet (0.9m) above grade, they are also user friendly and easily accessible by persons with disabilities, as well as children.
In many municipalities, with evolving municipal garbage and recycling separation requirements, the number of containers required on site has increased. Unfortunately, existing waste material enclosures typically cannot accommodate additional containers, often resulting in new containers being placed outside of the original enclosure. In some cases these additional containers are being located in parking spaces or being placed in landscaped areas, creating unattractive and potentially unsafe sites.

Alternatively, when additional Deep Collection™ containers are required, they have a much smaller footprint and avoid the need for an enclosure, making source separation relatively easy.

With respect to the City of Kitchener’s focus on safety (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), the Deep Collection™ unit is proving to be an excellent alternative to traditional enclosures they’ve used in the past. The City says they like that the units can be prominently displayed on a site, serving as an activity generator, and creating opportunities for natural surveillance. The units also eliminate the risk of entrapment or ambush and naturally deter graffiti because of their round shape and exterior finish.

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Molok North America Ltd. announces return of Mark Hillis to the Molok® family

Molok North America Ltd. announces return of Mark Hillis to the Molok® family 

Mount Forest, Ontario (August 9,2013) - Molok North America Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mark Hillis has returned to the Molok® family as Chief Operating Officer after working for Waste Management as Business Development Manager. Waste Management will continue to be a non-exclusive distributor and service provider of Molok® containers. In his new position, Mark will run the day-to-day operations with a focus on forging new partnerships and working with national customers, service providers and installers. As Chief Executive Officer, Marja Hillis’ focus will be on long-term strategy as the company continues to grow. 

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Molok North America Ltd. Ranks No. 364

Molok North America Ltd. Ranks No. 364 on the 2013 PROFIT 500 
PROFIT Magazine unveils 25th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies 

Mount Forest, Ontario (June 3, 2013) - PROFIT Magazine today ranked Molok North America Ltd. No. 364 on the 25th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the Summer issue of PROFIT Magazine and online at www.PROFITguide.com , the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years. 

Molok North America Ltd. made the PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 127%. 

“To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada, the PROFIT 500 has expanded to recognize the entrepreneurial achievements of more than 500 Canadian companies,” says Ian Portsmouth, Editor-in-Chief of PROFIT Magazine. “PROFIT is proud to now showcase Canada’s forward thinking small business entrepreneurs and honour their talents and innovations.” 

For Molok North America Ltd. being in the incredible group of PROFIT 500 is an enormous honour. President and CEO Marja Hillis expresses her gratitude by saying: “I feel like I’m at the Academy Awards ceremony receiving an Oscar and trying to fit all the people in my short speech whom I want to thank for making this possible. It is an impossible task as there is a countless number of individuals, organizations and other partners who have worked with us in achieving the growth we are seeing now and in the future. A special thanks goes to our incredible staff – I couldn’t ask for a better crew – they simply make my job a pleasure every day!”

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Waste Expo 2013: A Look at Molok

Looking at the Molok waste container on the floor of WasteExpo 2013 in New Orleans.

WasteExpo 2013: A Look at the Molok

Algonquin Park: A Waste Diversion Success Story

The park's public education efforts and use of the innovative Molok containers more than doubled waste diversion.

The crown jewel of Ontario’s provincial park system is being recognized for hitting a crucial milestone not often associated with our parks system: removing garbage.

With approximately one million visitors flocking to Ontario’s largest and most popular park destination, Algonquin Park in Central Ontario is earning praise from the province’s Environmental Commissioner for improving their waste diversion rate from 20 per cent in 2004 to 40 per cent overall by 2011/2012.

And 40 per cent is simply the average: six sites in the park diverted more than 50 per cent of their waste, with one – the Algonquin Park Visitors Centre – hitting 70 per cent diversion.

“It’s encouraging to see how a few dedicated public servants can change the way Ontario’s campers experience our parks, while keeping more waste out of landfills and educating visitors and staff about responsible waste management,” said Commissioner Gord Miller on his blog.

The ECO recognizes a government program or project each year that “best meets the goals of the Environmental Bill of Rights” and is judged by an arms-length panel that selects the winner.

Miller stated that it’s his belief that this project, and others like it, will demonstrate that improving waste diversion percentages can be done “in any context.”

“If applied across Ontario’s protected area system, improved waste management could help educate park users and lessen the impact of the more than 10 million visits that these special places receive each year,” he said.

A spokesperson for Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle agreed there is an opportunity to spread the importance of proper waste diversion.

“Due to the number of people that visit Algonquin Provincial Park in a year, our waste management strategy has the opportunity to educate and engage a significant number of people on the value of environmentally responsible waste management,” said MNR’s Jolanta Kowalski.

The park was able to achieve such a high diversion rate through the use of Molok containers, vertically oriented waste units that are planted, in a way, roughly two-thirds underground.

“The containers are visually appealing, and are in over 30 locations along the Highway 60 corridor [for] a total of over 130 Molok containers” in the park, Kowalski said.

The Molok units work by installing a liftable bag into the unit and securing the lid to prevent wildlife from getting their paws on the waste we leave behind. To empty the container when it’s full, the bag is lifted from the unit and emptied from the bottom into a waste recovery truck. The reusable bag is then put back into the container to be filled again.

The Friends of Algonquin Park state on theirwebsite that the entire emptying process takes three minutes, meaning all of the park’s 130 units can be emptied in little more than six and a half hours.

Built into this system is the ability to measure the amount of organic and recyclable material the park is diverting overall, but also within the park, to identify which sites are collecting their fair share and which sites need a boost.

“It allows us to focus efforts on areas that need to increase waste diversion as well as acknowledge areas with above average waste diversion rates,” Kowalski said.

The 215 tonnes of recyclable material ­– paper and plastic containers in addition to organic waste – diverted from landfill in 2012 alone, through the park’s use of Moloks, were taken to the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre for processing.

The park hopes to reach a 60 per cent diversion threshold in the coming years through greater public education efforts. But even at 40 per cent, the park is well above the provincial rate, which has hovered at 22.6 per cent in recent years, according to the Recycling Council of Ontario.

Want to do your part? Next time you’re visiting Algonquin ­– or any other of Ontario’s hundreds of provincial parks – make sure your recyclable and organic waste finds it into the appropriate bin whether you’re passing through for the day, camping off the highway or canoeing into the interior.

With your help, Algonquin staff can reach 60 per cent sooner than expected.

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