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Planning a small-scale recycling program

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A fact sheet outlining the key points to be considered when establishing small-scale recycling programs for community groups, schools, multi-family housing complexes, or small businesses and institutions. More ≫

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A fact sheet outlining the key points to be considered when establishing small-scale recycling programs for community groups, schools, multi-family housing complexes, or small businesses and institutions.

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Alberta recycling market profile : waste glass

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This profile looks at the pricing, demand, supply and collection of waste glass in the Alberta recycling market.

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Alberta recycling market profile : high grades/office papers

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Office papers represent a large supply of recoverable paper from our waste stream. This profile looks at the pricing, demand, collection and supply of office paper in the recycling market.

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Alberta recycling market profile : MSW metals

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This profile looks at the pricing, demand and supply of materials in the municipal solid waste stream of the recycling market.

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Alberta recycling market profile : old newspaper (ONP)

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This profile looks at the pricing, demand, supply and collection of old newspaper in the Alberta recycling market. Old newspaper (ONP) is a term used to characterize newsprint paper that has been... More ≫

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This profile looks at the pricing, demand, supply and collection of old newspaper in the Alberta recycling market. Old newspaper (ONP) is a term used to characterize newsprint paper that has been through the printing process and discarded by consumers.

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Alberta recycling market profile : mixed waste paper (MWP)

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This profile looks at the pricing, demand, collection and supply of mixed paper in the recycling market.

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Alberta recycling market profile : old corrugated containers (OCC)

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This profile looks at the pricing, demand, supply and collection of old corrugated cardboard in the Alberta recycling market.

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Waste minimization manual : retail & merchandise sector

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This manual was developed to help businesses in the retail and merchandise sector to develop waste minimization programs. It provides information and waste minimization examples that will benefit... More ≫

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This manual was developed to help businesses in the retail and merchandise sector to develop waste minimization programs. It provides information and waste minimization examples that will benefit company owners, operators and managers.

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Composting goes to school : teacher's guide

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Composting projects at home or at school provide excellent opportunities for exploration and investigation. Many science inquiry skills can be learned and practised while students focus their... More ≫

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Composting projects at home or at school provide excellent opportunities for exploration and investigation. Many science inquiry skills can be learned and practised while students focus their attentions on the variables and problem solving skills necessary to maintain a working compost bin. Students can determine the effectiveness of various composting variables, problem solve, and apply their newly acquired knowledge towards more effective and efficient composting techniques. These skills can then be shared with others. This guide contains a series of activities that will promote a positive attitude towards composting, an awareness of why composting is important, an understanding of how to resolve problems associated with composting and the recognition that composting is an important waste minimization process that has far reaching economic and environmental benefits. For various reasons, schools may not always be the ideal situation for setting up a composting program. Several...

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Waste minimization manual : photography & photofinishing industry

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This manual was developed to help photography and photofinishing companies to develop waste minimization programs. It provides information and waste minimization examples that will benefit... More ≫

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This manual was developed to help photography and photofinishing companies to develop waste minimization programs. It provides information and waste minimization examples that will benefit company owners, operators and managers.

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