Waste Reduction
First Nations Waste Minimization Program
Minimizing and reducing waste in your community can result in immediate environmental benefits, both locally and globally.

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Benefits of Waste Management

Growing food in the community provides fresh, healthy produce and reduces the amount of food packaging waste

Protect your water from the dangers posed by hazardous wastes seeping into the ground, lakes and rivers

Keep Mother Earth healthy for future generations

Preserve the natural beauty and health of the land, water, forests and wildlife

Protect your children and all community members from toxic or hazardous materials

Make it easier to breathe by not burning plastics and other recyclables

Sharing gently used goods at low or no cost benefits everyone in the community

Reducing the amount of litter around your community and at the landfill helps everyone feel better

Reducing the amount of stuff we buy saves money, reduces waste and frees us from having to keep up with the latest trends
Plan How to Reduce Waste
When planning how to reduce waste in your community, here are a couple of ‘reality checks’ to consider. Avoid frustration later by reading these now.


Recognize that you will not likely make money from recyclable materials.
There are many good reasons to safely handle and reduce waste in your community but creating revenue is not one of them.

Consider starting with collecting old cell phones, household batteries, tires or electronic waste.
While many communities want to start with residential recycling (‘blue box’), it can be challenging. The programs and materials listed above are more straightforward.
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Jack Frost Challenge 2025
From Sunday February 9th to Saturday February 22nd, we want Manitobans to walk, roll, ski, skate, and cycle as part of a team or solo. Everyone has the chance to …
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FNWM Team hosts its 3rd Waste Coordinator Meetup!
On October 18, the First Nations Waste Minimization team was very pleased to host our 3rd ever Waste Coordinator Meetup. Eleven waste coordinators from eleven different First Nations were present …
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Cesar Flores
Community Pathfinder, First Nations Waste Minimization
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Community Pathfinder, First Nations Waste Minimization
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