CASE STUDY: From Risk to Results: How FortisBC Inc. Eliminated 347,085kg of PCBs by July 8th, 2025
Facing strict federal PCB elimination deadlines, FortisBC partnered with Aevitas to safely process and dispose of over 347,000 kg of PCB waste. This case study highlights a fully compliant, end-to-end hazardous waste management strategy that eliminated risk, avoided penalties, and delivered measurable environmental results.
Fighting Hunger, Together: Aevitas First Annual Holiday Food Drive
Aevitas employees came together across multiple locations to support local food banks during the company’s first annual Holiday Food Drive. What began as a grassroots initiative at the Brantford facility quickly grew into a nationwide effort, demonstrating how collective action can make a meaningful impact on food insecurity in the communities Aevitas serves.
Canada Updates PCB Regulations: What’s changed?
On December 31, 2025, the Government of Canada published amendments to the federal Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Regulations. These amendments introduced new timelines and flexibility for managing legacy PCB-containing equipment, particularly in certain sectors.
Employee Winter Coat Drive
Aevitas organized a company-wide winter coat drive giving our employees across Canada an opportunity to donate gently used coats to support those in need in their community.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Canada: Does the 2025 PCB End-of-Use Deadline Mean the End of PCBs?
Canada’s 2025 PCB end-of-use deadline does not eliminate PCBs entirely. Learn what remains, compliance risks, disposal options, and how Aevitas helps.
Marc Hilker Memorial Fundraiser
As a major sponsor of the Marc Hilker Memorial Golf Tournament, Aevitas helped to raise $97,000 for the Innisfree Hospice House.
Assured Product Destruction FAQs: What Every Business Needs to Know
When a major consumer goods manufacturer needed to destroy off-spec candles without sending waste to landfill, Aevitas delivered a custom-engineered solution. By liquefying and separating wax from glass, sourcing recycling options for every component, and maintaining full client anonymity, Aevitas achieved assured destruction with zero landfill impact—diverting more than 2 million kilograms of material to date.
Aevitas Poppy Fund Hockey Skate
Randy Tracey, Operations/Facility Manager at Aevitas in Ayr, ON, has organized this fundraising event for the past 5 years. Our 2025 event involved 31 players and 18 non-playing supporters from various industries and companies in the Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge area, including 8 Aevitas employees.
Helping Those That Help Others
This collaboration provided more than just a disposal service – it reinforced a shared commitment to community wellbeing and environmental stewardship.
CASE STUDY: Assured Product Destruction Aligned with Sustainability Goals
When a major consumer goods manufacturer needed to destroy off-spec candles without sending waste to landfill, Aevitas delivered a custom-engineered solution. By liquefying and separating wax from glass, sourcing recycling options for every component, and maintaining full client anonymity, Aevitas achieved assured destruction with zero landfill impact—diverting more than 2 million kilograms of material to date.