Solar Panel Array – Kemptown Processing Facility
Gypsum Mine Trail Committee
Colchester Cleanup Crew
Acadia First Nation – Yarmouth
There’s an old expression that says “many hands make light work.” When people pull together with a shared energy and purpose, good things happen more easily. This year was marked by that spirit of pulling together. Even in the face of a continued pandemic and its many challenges, Divert NS’ employees, partners and stakeholders worked collectively to advance the culture of refusing to waste in Nova Scotia.
For over 25 years, Divert NS has helped drive the culture of recycling in Nova Scotia. We operate recycling programs for beverage containers and used tires — and work in partnership with business, like-minded environmental organizations, government and academia to foster stewardship, fund innovation, educate Nova Scotians, and support municipal waste programs province-wide. Divert NS is always seeking opportunities to improve our province’s environment and economy. We believe Nova Scotians are ready to take on the challenge of changing our culture from one that recycles to one that refuses to waste.
Every organization needs a destination, and a map to get there. Divert NS’s five-year strategic plan will help us to better guide management and board priorities. We view the plan as a living document, adaptable to our ever-changing new realities. It will be reviewed and updated as we evolve.
Strategic Statement: Be the lead organization on key solid waste-resource issues by stimulating innovation to advance environmental action and efficiency improvements.
Initiate the advancement of evidence-based research and dialogue on the critical issues facing the solid waste-resource system
Demonstrate leadership by reducing our carbon impact and increasing efficiencies in our programs and operations
Engage with key decision-makers at all government levels to increase the support for Divert NS and understanding of our role, capabilities, and expertise
Build and manage a robust waste-resource information system to identify cost saving opportunities, and support education and effective decision-making
Enable platforms for digital delivery of administration, services and programming while enhancing our online presence
Having a culture of acceptance, respect, and most importantly teamwork in the workplace.
Enabling new opportunities and approaches to waste diversion and reduction
One unexpected consequence of COVID was a surge in consumption of single-use…
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The food industry relies on plastics and Styrofoam™ to transport, preserve and…
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Many consumers are turning to glass as a safer and more environmentally-friendly…
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Divert NS’s municipal partners continue to play a vital role in meeting our important waste…
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The Enviro-Depot ™ POS (Point of Sale) pilot began at O’Leary Recycling Depot and TNT…
Read moreFostering industry stewardship to reduce or divert waste from landfills and encouraging Nova Scotia’s culture of refusing to waste
The annual Enviro-Depot™ of the Year awards recognize and celebrate the Enviro-Depots…
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In June 2021, Divert NS awarded $17,500 in scholarships to Grade 12 students who exemplify…
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Divert NS has proudly supported Clean Foundation’s Clean Leadership…
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In October, Divert NS celebrated Waste Reduction Week by swapping, sharing and…
Read moreCreating relationships built on trust, leading by example, and bringing together environmental change-makers
Litter was a major focus for Divert NS this year. In June and July, Dillon Consulting…
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In March of 2022, Divert NS hosted a Litter Prevention Summit. Presentations…
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DirectioNS Council for Vocational Services Society is a network of community…
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Divert NS is transitioning management of the Datacall system from Nova Scotia…
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In the spring of 2021, consultant group CBCL was hired to complete an assessment…
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COVID posed unique challenges for those educators and students across the province…
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The annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence recognizes organizations…
Read moreCounting on Success: Our Accomplishments in 2021-22
$9.6 million
to Nova Scotia’s 50 municipalities for diversion credits and funding for local recycling, composting and other programs
$2 million
to educate Nova Scotians and build ongoing support for environmental action (includes allocation to regions)
$304 thousand
Approved for new research projects that support entrepreneurs and encourage innovation in waste reduction
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