Category: EXTERNAL RESOURCES
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New Group in Ottawa with a Proposal on Single Use Water Bottles
The Ottawa Water Study/Action Group (OWSAG) is a group of concerned residents, scientists and engineers working to stop the sale of single-use plastic bottled water in municipal buildings in Ottawa.
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An interesting/innovative project in Ottawa to increase waste diversion
Canada’s capital tested whether wrapping receptacles with splashy graphics of recyclables can improve capture rates and reduce contamination. The move can be effective, but such a strategy also has limitations. The pilot project was conducted by the city of Ottawa …
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Deposit Refund Systems: A Business Case?
This thoughtful article suggests there may be a business case within an EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility ) system.
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York University Waste Wiki Site
The “Waste Wiki” is a university run/operated research project that attempts to bridge the gap between academia, industry and government in issues surrounding waste.
Waste Watch Ottawa 