"Compostable materials make up 40 - 60% of the waste stream."
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"In 15 minutes, the sun radiates as much energy onto our globe as humans use during an entire
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"Approximately 300 liters of water is required to produce 1 kilogram of paper."
The Province of Manitoba is offering a variety of money-saving opportunities
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CARBON
The province recognizes and honours people, projects, and ideas that successfully apply the principles of Sustainable Development
All Battery Recycling Program Launch
Please see the links below on how to start reducing waste today!
þ ArtsJunktion mb
þ Used Oil Recycling
þ Materials that can be recycled
þ Disposal and recycling centres in Canada
þ MPSC Recycling Markets Directory
þ CFL Bulb Recycling Initiative
þ Electro-Federation Canada Home (Your Connection to the Industry)
þ Used Batteries (all kind of batteries regular and rechargeable)
þ Resource Conservation Manitoba - Composting
þ Environmentally Responsible Construction and Renovation Handbook
þ Environmentally Responsible Green Office
þ Red Wriggler Haven - worm provider
þ Eco-Ville, Manitoba
þ Compost This
þ Recycle This
þ SWANA Northern Lights
Please see the links below on how to start saving energy today!
þ Office of Energy Efficiency
þ Alternative Energy Programs in Canada
þ CMHC Energy Tips
þ ENERGY STAR® Guide to Energy Efficiency
Please see the links below on how to start saving water today!
þ Environment Canada's Water Saving Tips
þ CMHC Water Saving tips
þ Freshwater's Water Conservation Tips
þ Manitoba’s Water Protection Handbook
þ Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA)