{"id":15480,"date":"2025-04-15T20:41:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T03:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/?p=15480"},"modified":"2026-04-12T18:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T01:21:01","slug":"interchange-recycling-providing-new-bc-schoarships-to-support-future-environmental-auto-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/?p=15480","title":{"rendered":"Interchange Recycling providing new BC Scholarships to support future environmental &#038; auto leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_15482\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15482\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Interchange-Recycling-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Interchange-Recycling-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Interchange-Recycling-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Interchange-Recycling-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Interchange-Recycling-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Interchange-Recycling.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo: courtesy Interchange Recycling.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recognizing the need to attract more young people into environmental studies and the automotive trades, <a href=\"https:\/\/interchangerecycling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Interchange Recycling<\/strong><\/a>, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the collection and recycling of used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, is awarding\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.zcsPr48haS-2BZQD00GImcvsRzBzj78JYVTrMk45mwzBZ0RyWZba53p3kQplOJDMtdskzcxerNr3zOaexALurpng-3D-3DJm56_KpoegU13X37WYzQ05HY1pZWJ15vZHZoBiYQnPNGMz-2Bm5taytIuGt9OGSj1HktOksEL0btKTfTD97O-2B3V86DJDYKnv89DGux4SMARhmldRBOwH9ecqxowtsNBj1-2BM5R7VE77F6I-2BQxw4nDLpjb2t0HPPt8nH3V62C7z3g-2B70R2H1woNL0yojBvHaBHyyPWKv1NlCkoffV1uHndY1jwxYcdukt93l6LZ5CtTT0hsd9KOEIswqtV83vR45GwtRuMrCfrdxYkpXA-2B6Tvz5X-2Bt6rk9hmqR50fpIwkVoN6D0o7jm5sk6Qa2Au5cnTBmoYXG2oQwDSTFS3FFtgOrJSBoJ57-2BOjYFWSC-2BxzUQo4pNzVyhU0X988OSeKyuttfLWlb2MIIPWLrSVgAnYIoOPaXqrQrog-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two new scholarships<\/a><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0of $2,500 each for Canadian students pursuing careers in these crucial fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first scholarship goes to a Canadian student pursuing an Environmental Studies program at an accredited British Columbia University or College. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The second scholarship goes to one Canadian student entering an Automotive Trades program through Trades Training BC. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The deadline for students to apply is June 15, 2025, with the two winners announced on July 15, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Apply<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students must submit a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">500-750 word essay<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0addressing one of the following topics:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For Environmental Studies Applicants:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What inspired you to pursue a career in Environmental Studies, and how do you hope to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">make an impact in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the field? How does Interchange Recycling\u2019s work align with your goals for a more sustainable future?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recycling used motor oil is a crucial environmental responsibility. Why is it important for British Columbia to have programs like Interchange Recycling, and how can initiatives like this contribute to broader sustainability efforts?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For Automotive Trades Applicants:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What motivated you to pursue a career in the Automotive Trades, and what are your long-term goals in the industry? How do you see organizations like Interchange Recycling supporting a responsible and sustainable automotive sector?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will work with motor oil and other fluids daily as an automotive professional. Why is it important to have programs like Interchange Recycling in British Columbia, and how can automotive tradespeople contribute to responsible recycling practices?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Application Details:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Applicants must be legal residents of Canada or holders of a valid student visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Applications must include proof of current enrollment in an accredited BC college or university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Essays <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are to<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be submitted<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scholartree.ca\/scholarship\/interchange-recycling-scholarship\/y2M0KIt95Br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interchange Scholarships<\/a><\/strong>].<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the winner\u2019s school as a tuition payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By applying, students agree to allow Interchange Recycling to use their full name for marketing purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Formed in 2003, Interchange Recycling (previously BC Used Oil Management Association) is a collaborative, not-for-profit group dedicated to collecting and recycling used lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, and<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">used antifreeze and antifreeze containers in BC. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each year, approximately 50 million litres of oil and 3 million litres of antifreeze are collected and responsibly managed through Interchange Recycling\u2019s network of public recycling centres and generators across the province. Assisted by manufacturers and first sellers of oil and antifreeze products, Interchange <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recycling\u2019s goal is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to provide all British Columbians with a convenient, free, and eco-friendly way to recycle program materials. 99.6 per cent of British Columbians currently have reasonable access to recycling locations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognizing the need to attract more young people into environmental studies and the automotive trades, Interchange Recycling, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the collection and recycling of used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, is awarding\u00a0two new scholarships\u00a0of $2,500 each for Canadian students pursuing careers in these<a class=\"excerpt-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/?p=15480\">Read Full Story<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[202],"tags":[32],"class_list":["post-15480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interchange-recycling","tag-slider"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15480"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15923,"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15480\/revisions\/15923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westerndriver.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}