Waste reduction and composting through example.
The finite nature of our earth is becoming more apparent as natural resources are being depleted and municipalities struggle with landfills that are nearing capacity. This ‘one-way’ approach to managing resources is not sustainable and a shift towards a circular resource economy is needed!
First and foremost we encourage everyone to Reduce their consumption; by far the most effective way to divert waste from the landfill, it also saves money!
We also promote the notion of Reusing goods through events like clothing swaps and Fix it Fairs.
Lastly, we work with NWT communities to find ways to Recycle or Compost materials that have reached the end of their lives.
After all that, we try to make sure that hazardous material that can’t be recycled are disposed of properly and safely.
Check out this video for tips in Managing Hazardous Waste in Your Community!
Projects
Browse our Waste Reduction work
Community Sustainable Event Guide
Backyard Composting
Recycling
Northern Backyard Farming Booklets
Worm Composting
Waste Reduction Week
Yellowknife Sustainable Event Checklist
Composting in Remote Northern Camps
Managing Hazardous Waste in Your Community
Sambaa K’e Hazardous Waste Remediation
Feasibility of Centralized Composting in Hay River
Wood Pellet Ash as an Agricultural Soil Amendment
Clean Start: Hazardous Waste Stockpiles in the Sahtu
Biodiesel Project
Yellowknife Centralized Composting Program
Waste Diversion best Practice
When composting at home, work or remotely, first start by looking for ways to reducing the amount of compost you generate. This is the best way to reduce waste.