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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

☀️🌳 It’s summertime! While you’re enjoying the outdoors with family and friends, remember to hold on to your beverage containers until you can recycle them! 🌳☀️ Recycling not only keeps beverage containers out of the landfill but also helps us preserve valuable resources. Every container counts! ♻️ #SummerRecycling #RecycleResponsibly #RecyclePlastic.

Don't forget to empty and rinse your refundable beverage containers before you bring them to your local Enviro-Depot to ensure they are clean and debris free. Learn more about Nova Scotia's beverage container recycling program and find an Enviro-Depot near you: https://lnkd.in/gu3tJ_DA #NothingWasted

Divert NS is currently seeking an innovative, attentive, and solutions-focused professional who is passionate about the environment to join their dynamic team. As the Environmental Programs Analyst, you will assist Divert NS with their mission of improving Nova Scotia’s environment, economy, and quality of life by reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering resources. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/kKpM50StCSJ

Today marks the first day of Plastic Free July, a global movement where millions of people work together to eliminate plastic pollution on streets, oceans, and our communities worldwide. We encourage you to take part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics. By refusing to waste, you can minimize your environmental impact and play a part in combating climate change. Learn more here about how small daily changes can make a big difference: https://lnkd.in/gMbXPGpp #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticPollution #SayNoToSingleUse #SayNoToSingleUsePlastic

Yesterday Divert NS hosted our Annual General Meeting and we are now pleased to share our 2023-2024 Divert NS Annual Report and a message from our CEO: "Can you imagine a world where nothing goes to waste? For us at Divert Nova Scotia, it’s something we think about a lot and it’s why we remain so focused on the values of the circular economy. In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible and products are made with end-of-life in mind. At Divert NS, we see a future where our finite and precious resources are regenerated, never to become waste. Our past year is a powerful reminder that we are living and championing the values of the circular economy.” Read the full 2023-2024 Annual Report now: https://lnkd.in/gqYv8npz #DivertNS #NothingWasted