Since 2006, the B.C. Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) has undertaken a province-wide communications campaign to encourage the responsible recycling of used oil materials. Each summer, two ambassadors have embarked on a tour of the province in a branded vehicle promoting the message to key stakeholders and members of the public that “a single drop of used oil can contaminate one million drops of clean water”. Over a 17-week period the ambassadors visit collection facilities, distribute information, conduct media interviews, meet with program stakeholders and attend events on behalf of BCUOMA, as well as program partners Post-Consumer Pharmaceutical Stewardship Association (PCPSA), Product Care and the Electronic Stewardship Association of British Columbia (ESABC).
Due to the success of the BCUOMA program, B.C. now has one of the highest recovery rates in the country. Not only has the association been able to connect with more program stakeholders and residents of B.C., but the program has also encouraged fellow industry associations to get involved.
About B.C. Used Oil Management Association
The British Columbia Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) is a not-for-profit organization responsible for the implementation of a province-wide collection and recycling system for used oil, oil filters and oil containers and is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of recycling these used oil materials. For information about BCUOMA and a listing of collection facilities across the province, please visit www.usedoilrecycling.com.
Our Summer Ambassadors
Amara Janssens
Hometown: Langley, British Columbia
Amara is a communication student at Simon Fraser University and will be entering her third year of studies this fall. She has worked as lifeguard for the past four years in her hometown of Langley, B.C. This summer, Amara looks forward to feeding her travel bug by traveling British Columbia to promote the messages of BC Used Oil Management Association. In her free time, Amara enjoys spending time with her puppy, cooking and going to pilates classes.
Tiffany Rennick
Hometown: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Tiffany is a commerce student at the University of British Columbia, specializing in marketing and sustainability. She strives to incorporate sustainability in everyday life, which includes a lot of walking and biking as well as recycling as much as possible. Tiffany is enthusiastic about being able to learn more about the different sustainability oriented stewardship programs in B.C. and getting to see more of the beautiful province. Tiffany likes to bake, bike, sew, and play soccer in her free time.