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Waste watchers activity book [9th edition]

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This activity booklet was created to help teachers introduce children to the 4Rs of reduce, reuse, recycle and recover. Waste Watchers educates students about waste minimization and hazardous waste.

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Waste watchers activity book [8th edition]

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Activity book for children about recycling and waste management.

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Proposed designated materials recycling regulation consultation workbook feedback summary report

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The Proposed Designated Materials Recycling Regulation Consultation Workbook was designed to gather stakeholder input on several proposed changes to Alberta’s existing regulatory framework for... More ≫

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The Proposed Designated Materials Recycling Regulation Consultation Workbook was designed to gather stakeholder input on several proposed changes to Alberta’s existing regulatory framework for recycling designated materials. This summary report presents the views of stakeholders as expressed through the workbook instrument. Overall, stakeholders generally support the proposed changes and opposition to the proposed regulatory changes was minimal.

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Greening government strategy : 2011-12 progress report

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This report highlights progress in implementing activities that support the Greening Government Strategy in 2011-12. The Greening Government Strategy was implemented in April 2010 to set the... More ≫

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This report highlights progress in implementing activities that support the Greening Government Strategy in 2011-12. The Greening Government Strategy was implemented in April 2010 to set the direction for the Government of Alberta to become a greener organization. The purpose of the strategy is to continuously reduce – in concrete and measurable ways – any detrimental environmental impacts that result from the Government of Alberta’s operations and overall purchasing practices.

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Greening government strategy

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The purpose of the strategy is to continuously reduce, in concrete and measurable ways, detrimental environmental impacts that result from Government of Alberta operations and overall procurement... More ≫

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The purpose of the strategy is to continuously reduce, in concrete and measurable ways, detrimental environmental impacts that result from Government of Alberta operations and overall procurement practices. The Greening Government Strategy consists of the Greening Government Policy and an Implementation Framework. Together these components ensure the Government of Alberta has the foundation to demonstrate its commitment to improve the environmental footprint of its business practices.

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Saving the world begins at home : a personal guide to managing household waste

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A guide to waste disposal, recycling and composting at home.

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Waste facts

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This Waste Facts document contains facts and figures on waste generation, waste diversion, recovery, and management practices from various sectors of Alberta’s society. It should be used in... More ≫

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This Waste Facts document contains facts and figures on waste generation, waste diversion, recovery, and management practices from various sectors of Alberta’s society. It should be used in conjunction with Alberta’s Waste Strategy entitled Too Good to Waste: Making Conservation a Priority.

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Too good to waste : making conservation a priority

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Too Good To Waste is Alberta’s road map for waste reduction and management. It identifies the issues and opportunities, and outlines the outcomes, strategies and priority actions to help Alberta... More ≫

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Too Good To Waste is Alberta’s road map for waste reduction and management. It identifies the issues and opportunities, and outlines the outcomes, strategies and priority actions to help Alberta advance innovative waste management programs in the future.

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Design For Environment (DFE) opportunities within Alberta's waste stewardship programs

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Alberta Environment would like to build on its long history of environmental stewardship by assessing design for environment (DfE) opportunities within its current Waste Stewardship Programs: i)... More ≫

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Alberta Environment would like to build on its long history of environmental stewardship by assessing design for environment (DfE) opportunities within its current Waste Stewardship Programs: i) used oil and oil products, ii) non-milk beverage containers, iii) waste electronics and iv) scrap tires. This report assesses how each of Alberta’s existing stewardship programs align with criteria for effectively stimulating design for environment and pollution prevention and whether DfE is relevant to each program or product group. The report also identifies opportunities for Alberta Environment to stimulate design for environment and pollution prevention activities in industry, in order to evolve its waste management programs and take a broader approach that prevents waste and improves product environmental impacts across the life cycle.

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Waste watchers activity book. 5th edition

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Activity book for children about recycling and waste management.

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