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The Power of 10 Celebrating a Decade of Environmental Stewardship The Power of 10 Celebrating a Decade of Environmental Stewardship RRFB Nova Scotia 2006 Annual Report 2006 mobius environmental the power of achievement award winners Nova Scotians should be proud of their environmental achievements in waste- resource management. Since 1996, more than 2 billion beverage containers, Over the past eight years, RRFB Nova Scotia has celebrated 7.5 million tires, and 1 million litres of paint have been recycled. Nova Scotia's the energy and ingenuity of the people and groups that waste reduction accomplishments are also attracting international attention as more help make Nova Scotia a leader in waste reduction, recycling countries look to Nova Scotia for guidance on how to reduce waste. and composting. The 2006 Mobius Environmental Award winners are: adding up our successes in 2006 Business of the Year In fiscal 2006, RRFB Nova Scotia-funded programs diverted a wide range of Louisiana Pacific Corporation - materials from disposal: East River Mill, Chester Beverage Program Small Business of the Year Containers on which deposits were received: 330 million Paddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant, Wolfville • (311.7 million in 2005) Institution of the Year • Redemptions: 259 million containers (246 million in 2005) Canada Revenue Agency in partnership with Public Works and Government Services Canada, Halifax • Recovery rate: 78.4 % (79.3 % in 2005) Innovation in Waste Reduction Tire Program L + M Feed Services Limited, Onslow • Tires collected: 1.017 million (805,000 in 2005) Tire recovery rate: 91.8 % (72.4% in 2005) Waste Management Education • Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre Paint Program Individual Excellence in Waste Reduction • Containers sold: 2.03 million (2.283 million in 2005) Ross Maybee - Valley Waste Resource Management • Containers collected: 279,000 units (271,000 in 2005) • Paint collected: 318,000 litres (302,000 litres in 2005) Municipality of the Year • Used paint container recovery rate: 12.7 % (11.5%) Pictou County Solid Waste Management System • Non-program materials: 26,000 units (25,000 in 2005) ENVIRO-DEPOT™ of the Year Municipal Programs Wentzell's Bottle Recycling, New Germany • 70,000 tonnes of organic waste diverted through residential, commercial Tire Retailer of the Year and institutional collection at municipal composting facilities Wal-Mart Canada Corp., Nova Scotia Retailers • 1,658 derelict vehicles removed from roadsides and properties around the province • hundreds of illegal dumpsites cleaned up Hauler of the Year Dutch Brook Disposal Services Ltd., Cape Breton School of the Year rrfb nova scotia funding at a glance: 2006 Beaver Bank Kinsac School, HRM • Nearly $7.4 million (68% of net revenues) to Nova Scotia's 55 municipalities Best Community-Based Project for diversion credits and funding for local recycling, composting and other programs Colchester Community Workshops, Truro • $1.5 million to educate Nova Scotians and build ongoing support for environmental action Volunteer of the Year • $218,000 to private sector projects to support environmental entrepreneurs Louis Samson, Richmond County and encourage innovations in waste reduction message from the chair Ten is a powerful number. Scientists, mathematicians and other This year, RRFB Nova Scotia funded a study to investigate thinkers have long known the significance opportunities for recycling glass in our province. Further, we of the “power of 10.” It's an idea that undertook a study to determine the volume of construction and helps us understand and appreciate demolition waste generated, and how we can best divert it from large numbers and differences in scale. Nova Scotia's landfills. Indeed, changing a scale by powers of 10 can dramatically alter our perspective As we embark on our second decade, RRFB Nova Scotia will – from the core of an atom to the edge continue to play an active role in developing solid waste man- of a galaxy. agement policies with our municipal and provincial government partners. We will work closely with the business community to A little closer to home, RRFB Nova Scotia celebrates another power create new value-added products from waste materials and promote of 10 this year: 2006 marks our first decade of environmental increased stewardship of our resources. We will fund education stewardship and leadership. In this relatively short time we have seen programs that support Nova Scotians' long-standing commitment major incremental changes in how Nova Scotians think about solid to recycling and composting. And we will continue to work with waste, and how we as a province manage this valuable resource. ENVIRO-DEPOT™ operators to ensure their businesses remain viable and accountable. In many ways, RRFB Nova Scotia's history and achievements are rooted in the power of 10. From our beginnings in 1996, the 10-cent In the past ten years we've made great progress, thanks to the deposit on beverage containers has been, and continues to be, an dedication and commitment shown by Nova Scotians to protect economic driver behind our many programs across the province. the environment and transform solid waste into opportunities. Since 1996, $65 million has been distributed to our municipal Recycling and composting are now second nature for households partners throughout Nova Scotia to assist with their innovative and communities everywhere in our province. These outstanding efforts to reduce, recycle and compost solid waste. Ten to the power efforts have made a major impact on our environment and economy. of nine – or 1 billion – is a happily recurring theme throughout the past decade. In September 2001, the billionth beverage RRFB Nova Scotia's Board of Directors continued to provide container was recycled in Nova Scotia. And just this past year insight and leadership during fiscal 2006. In the coming year, the the two-billionth container was recycled. Board will re-position our organization and develop a long-term strategic plan that builds on our reputation as a waste reduction Talk about exponential change. These and other highlights of leader in Canada, and internationally. I thank the Board for RRFB Nova Scotia's past ten years are explored in more detail their constant dedication. RRFB Nova Scotia is also supported throughout this year's annual report. by a team of 23 dedicated staff who provide the day-to-day leadership required to manage our business. I am thankful In fiscal 2006, our organization continued on a fixed path with for their determination and personal commitment to our many a clear focus on delivering our core mandates and turning solid stakeholders and partners. waste into new products and business opportunities. We look forward to another successful decade of sustaining This past year was a steady transition into a new decade of positive relationships with Nova Scotia Environment and Labour, operations and progress. RRFB Nova Scotia continued its search the province's 55 municipalities, 900 tire retailers, 84 Enviro-Depots for a new Chief Executive Officer who is expected to be in place and all Nova Scotians to protect and enhance our environment. within the next year. Our revenues and financial picture remained Here's to another “powerful” ten years of successful solid waste strong for fiscal 2006. Recycling rates in Nova Scotia remained management and leadership in Nova Scotia. stable during the year, providing a positive revenue stream to deliver our waste reduction and stewardship programs, public education On behalf of RRFB Nova Scotia, I am proud to present our efforts and ongoing studies. tenth annual report, for the fiscal year ended March 31 RRFB Nova Scotia continued to explore new ways to reduce and 2006. divert solid waste. Nova Scotia's beverage container recycling program was expanded to include health, energy and diet drinks. This means more than one million additional beverage containers each year will be diverted from the waste stream and recycled. Rick Ramsay, Chair mandate 1 fund municipal or regional diversion programs In fiscal 2006, RRFB Nova Scotia distributed more than $8 million, action plan 2005-2006 or 82% of net revenues, to the 55 municipalities across the province. • Pay a minimum of 50% of net revenues The funding helped support waste diversion programs, municipal to the municipalities or regions based on approved programs, education and awareness contracts, derelict the amount of solid waste that they divert vehicle removal, and household hazardous waste disposal. from disposal. In addition, many municipalities launched clear bag programs for • Seek out new opportunities to increase net handling garbage. A clear bag program means that only garbage can revenues for distribution. be placed in clear bags. It increases the amount of waste materials that can be recycled and composted and reduces the overall cost of the municipal solid waste management programs. Over the past year, RRFB Nova Scotia worked with Nova Scotia Environment and Labour to develop and implement an on-line municipal Data Call designed to collect information on the tonnages and recycling costs for all recycled and landfilled materials. This Data Call will enhance the process used to determine the amount of diversion funding available to municipalities. Region 1 - Cape Breton POWER OF Fiscal 2006 marked the closure of the incinerator in Sydney and all municipal landfills on the island. Four new transfer stations were built and waste is now shipped to a new second-generation landfill FACT in Guysborough. Inspections, education and clear bag programs for 1 garbage have all led to an increase in the overall amount of materials diverted from the landfill. Nova Scotians dispose of almost 50% This year Cape Breton's Recycling Hotline answered more than 8,000 less garbage than the Canadian average. inquires from residents and businesses. Also, a waste reduction education program designed to help businesses “recycle right” targeted more than 300 businesses in the hospitality sector. 10 2 the power of community - a decade of municipal action RRFB Nova Scotia funds municipalities or regions to offset the costs associated with their waste diversion programs.
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