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Kathryn Bremner from Divert NS appeared on CTV National News to talk about the importance of "event greening" in relation to the Paris Olympics. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/ecpawW3c

Did you know that disposing of seafood processing waste, like lobster and crab shells, has become an increasing challenge for the seafood industry in Nova Scotia? Seafood waste is costly to dispose of and have slow biodegradation rates but they are also rich in nutrients. To contribute to resolving this waste problem, Divert NS has provided funding to Skaldyr Inc, a technology company that sustainably upcycles seafood waste into value-added ingredients. Learn about how Skaldyr sustainably transforms seafood waste disposal into valuable marketable products: https://lnkd.in/g6KSY7Sf

Waste Resource Education Officer, Ally Chant was recently on Mainstreet Radio talking about the Divert NS funded cigarette butt ballot boxes. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gv5uR3fQ https://lnkd.in/gv5uR3fQ

According to Nova Scotia’s 2023 landfill waste audit report, recyclable paper takes up 19% of our province’s landfill space. In fact, paper products are the second most prominent material in our landfills and have increased by 39% since the last waste audit in 2017. Learn more about waste in Nova Scotia: https://lnkd.in/gh44VThr

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Mobius Awards! 🏆 For more than two decades, Divert NS has been celebrating and recognizing the achievements of innovative Nova Scotians who are the leaders in waste reduction. This year, this could be you! To learn more about how to submit your nominations, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_C-F3he #MobiusAwards #DivertNS #HFXNoise

Did you know? Recycling one standard 500ml plastic beverage container can produce approximately the same amount of plastic pellets needed to create a new one. Talk about circularity!

Over 25,000 tonnes of packaged food ended up in Nova Scotia’s landfills in 2023. When food (even packaged food) ends up in the landfill it releases harmful methane gas, which is a key contributor to climate change. Luckily, Nova Scotia has excellent composting programs that turn our food scraps and other organics into valuable resources. Think before you throw. Learn more about composting in Nova Scotia here: https://lnkd.in/ecqWNN_J

Have you been participating in plastic free July? Here are some easy ways to reduce your plastic consumption this month: • Bring your own bag when shopping. • Use a reusable water bottle. • Choose to refuse plastic cutlery. For more ideas and information, visit: https://lnkd.in/f6rJSUr #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticPollution #SayNoToSingleUse #SayNoToSingleUsePlastic

Did you know that lost or abandoned fishing gear, or "Ghost Gear," accounts for 20% of litter in the Atlantic Ocean? NSCC student and Divert NS' Summer Intern, Gerardo Velez, writes about the impact of ghost gear in Nova Scotia for an ongoing Waste Not News summer series. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gxzt6wmu

In 2023, Divert NS conducted a province-wide landfill audit to better understand the waste in Nova Scotia’s landfills. The waste audit report is now available to download and shows that over half of what's in Nova Scotia's landfills could have been recycled or composted in most municipalities. The results from the waste audit enable Divert NS and the waste management sector to develop targeted waste reduction strategies and identify opportunities for resource recovery. Learn more about waste in Nova Scotia and take action here: https://lnkd.in/gh44VThr