The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is pleased to recognize October 16 to 22, 2023 as Waste Reduction Week, now a part of Circular Economy Month, in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Launched by the Circular Innovation Council in 2022, Circular Economy Month is a national campaign to increase awareness about the concept of a circular economy, which is an economy that promotes the development of new, responsible and sustainable ways for products and materials to be maintained, reused, remanufactured and recycled, ultimately diverting more waste from landfills and enabling resource conservation.
Through the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), Newfoundland and Labrador joins a coalition of not-for-profit environmental groups and governments supporting this campaign across 13 provincial and territorial jurisdictions.
For Waste Reduction Week 2023, MMSB will be highlighting various special-themed days specific to food waste, recycling, composting and reusing.
MMSB has also launched an online initiative aimed at offering educational resources and practical tips on ways consumers can contribute to reducing waste. The organization will conduct online giveaways to support sustainable activities at home. Residents can participate through MMSB’s Facebook page for a chance to win prizes.
Throughout the Circular Economy Month, MMSB will also feature local champions and innovators leading the province to a greener future.
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“We have a shared responsibility to protect and conserve our environment for generations to come. Our government is pleased to support the work of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board in assisting residents to better understand and discover new ways to reduce our environmental footprint. This week, and every week, I encourage individuals, businesses, schools, and communities to adopt actions to reduce the amount of waste we send to our landfills and help create a cleaner environment.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“MMSB takes great pride in our partnership and active participation in Circular Economy Month in Canada, with special emphasis on our recognition of Waste Reduction Week. We are dedicated to developing initiatives and educational campaigns aimed at promoting sustainability among our residents, schools, businesses, and communities. By instilling a sense of responsibility and encouraging environmentally friendly behaviors in waste management, we believe that together, we can protect our beautiful province and preserve our environment for future generations.”
Derm Flynn
Chair of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
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