March 30, 2021
OSBRC Wraps up Earth Day!
There is only three weeks left to recycle batteries before the Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge wraps up on Earth Day - April 22nd, 2021. So far, 96 Ontario schools have recycled 727,232 batteries!
Student Centre
If you are a student and your school is participating in the Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge, you can register to win some great prizes.
Chance to win a $50 Visa gift card or a family trip to Great Wolf Lodge!
A parent or legal guardian will be required to register on behalf of a student.
If your school is participating in the Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge, you can sign up for a chance to win 1 of 10 $50 Visa gift cards or a family trip to Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls!
Simply register and complete a mission for a certificate. Complete 3 missions by December 3, 2021 and your name will be entered into a prize draw to win 1 of 5 $50 Visa gift cards before the New Year.
Complete all 5 missions by February 22, 2022 and you'll have a chance to win a Family Trip to Great Wolf Lodge!
Complete all 5 missions by Earth Day on April 22, 2022 for another chance to win 1 of 5 $50 Visa gift cards!
Begin your First Mission!
These are the current primary missions to choose from. You must be registered and sign-in to access the missions. Please read the Official Mission Rules.
- Mission 1: Make a Battery Recycling Container and Poster
- Mission 2: Battery Recycling Quiz
- Mission 3: Battery Hunt # 1
- Mission 4: Battery Hunt # 2
- Mission 5: Conduct a Survey!
Student Checklist for Success!
Once you have successfully registered for the Student Missions, download your Student Checklist for Success!
OSBRC 5th Annual Challenge Leaderboards
Point scores are recorded as an "estimate" when submitted through the online portal by a participating school. A score will only be recorded as "actual" when Raw Materials Company collects, sorts and processes full drums. At that point, RMC will adjust a school's point scores based on the actual weight.
All final scores will be based on actual weight. For more information, please see our Official Challenge Rules.
This leaderboard is for all schools that have met or exceeded the OSBRC Pledge. Each school on this leaderboard will receive an equal share of the OSBRC Pledge Prize Pool.
Prize dollar amounts are an estimate based on current tonnage submitted and may be subject to change.
Environmental Award
Does your school have a whole lot of recycling spirit? Tell us about the environmental initiatives at your school and all the great students and staff that are working hard to make a difference! Feel free to send us pictures or videos to help tell your story and don't be afraid to let your creativity shine through!
One lucky school will be awarded RMC's Environmental Award!
Please send your submission to osbrc@rawmaterials.com
The current prize estimate is $200.00
Featured Stories
Do you have a story to share? Is there someone or something at your school that is making a difference? Tell us about it! We'd love to hear your experiences and share your success story so that we can all learn from it!
February 8, 2021
Recycle Batteries to Support SickKids Foundation VS Campaign!
Since 1875, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has provided children and their families with world-class care, support and research to improve the health and wellbeing of children living in Ontario and around the world.
November 17, 2020
Congratulations Aiden! First Battery Boss of the Year!
Folks, it’s official! The first Battery Boss of the 2020-2021 Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge is Aiden of Springfield Public School!
October 19, 2020
7th Annual OSBRC Starts Today!
It’s Waste Reduction Week which marks the first day of the Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge (OSBRC) provided by Raw Materials Company of Port Colborne, Ontario.
June 5, 2020
2019-2020 OSBRC Winners Announced!
The Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge created by Raw Materials Company and funded by the battery manufacturers, has announced the 2019 -2020 Challenge winners!
May 22, 2020
OSBRC Announces Student Mission Gift Card & Great Wolf Lodge Winners!
On April 22nd, Raw Materials Company randomly selected five student names to receive a $50 Visa gift card as well as the winner of the Great Wolf Lodge draw!
March 2, 2020
Kieren of St. Cecilia in Nepean Wins Family Stay at Great Wolf Lodge!
On February 18th, the OSBRC randomly selected the winner of the first of two draws for a family stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls. The winner of the first draw was Kieran of St. Cecilia School in Nepean!
December 2, 2019
OSBRC Schools Forge Ahead at the Holiday!
We’re seven weeks into the Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge and collectively, OSBRC schools have recycled more than 315,000 single-use batteries!
November 1, 2019
Way to go Nathan! First Battery Boss of the Year!
Nathan of St. Catharines was the first OSBRC student to complete all five Student Missions to become the first Battery Boss of this year's Challenge!
October 21, 2019
6th Annual Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge Starts Today!
Today marks the first day of Waste Reduction Week here in Canada and it’s the official start to the Ontario Schools Battery Recycling Challenge!