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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Waste Reduction in Indigenous Communities

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In the Community

Starting a waste reduction program is easier to do with support from all levels – Chief, Council, landfill staff, teachers, and community members. It’s also more likely to be successful and last over time.

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At School

Youth are enthusiastic, passionate, and propelled to take action when it comes to protecting Mother Earth. As the Seventh Generation, they will lead the way at inspiring others into taking action within their communities to ensure our planet is protected.

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At the Waste Site

Within your landfill or transfer station are a variety of materials that can or should be removed. Some are hazardous and toxic while others can be reused or recycled.There are many environmental, economic and health benefits for your community when waste sites are effectively managed. Optimizing the operations of your community’s waste site leads to a more sustainable, more prosperous and healthier community.

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Waste Reduction in Indigenous Communities

Waste Reduction in the Community

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A few ways to build support:

Educate community members on how to reduce and re-use items along with what can be recycled, and why it’s important to participate. Let them know which items are hazardous and how to deal with them.
Make it simple and easy for people to take part in your waste reduction and recycling program, so that it gets off to a positive start. Then everyone can be proud of and share in its success.
Let residents know how many hazardous and recyclable materials have been collected and removed from the community, and how they have helped.

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Waste Reduction at School

Youth are enthusiastic, passionate, and propelled to take action when it comes to protecting Mother Earth.

As the Seventh Generation, they will lead the way at inspiring others into taking action within their communities to ensure our planet is protected.

Learn More

Waste Reduction at the Waste Site

Within your landfill or transfer station are a variety of materials that can or should be removed. Some are hazardous and toxic while others can be reused or recycled.

There are many environmental, economic and health benefits for your community when waste sites are effectively managed. Optimizing the operations of your community’s waste site leads to a more sustainable, more prosperous and healthier community.

Learn More

Benefits of Waste Management

Boost to local food

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

Water Protection

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