Waste management can be a challenge for operators at remote northern camps. Transporting waste off site is expensive and often not feasible, especially in the NWT. Methods for waste management at these sites typically involve landfilling or incineration of mixed waste.
This project was completed for Environment and Climate Change Canada with the goal of producing a guide to composting at remote sites. Diverting waste from the landfill has many benefits including:
- reducing wildlife interactions,
- increasing worker safety,
- reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and
- reducing environmental impact of waste management at remote sites.
This is a resource for camp managers to understand and explore the options for composting at remote worksites in Northern Canada.
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