Public Works and Engineering: Sustainability Division 2017 Recycling Awards Public Works and Engineering: Sustainability Division
Wek’èezhìi Land and Water Board Implementing a Recycling and Composting Program at YK office Renting reusable dishes and hiring local people for dishwashing duties Using tablets and laptops rather than printing board packages
Yellowknife Farmers Market Requiring food vendors to use compostable containers Set a diversion goal of 85% and reached 86% at event Campaign to recognize patrons that brought their own containers
Les Rocher “When I first met him in 1984, he was a proprietor of a small “Swap Shop”. Since that time he and his family have recycled more “stuff” then anyone I have ever met.” Photo credit: Pat Kane
DREAM Office Management (NWT) Inc Conducted a Waste Study and presented info at open house Initiated a new compost program with bins on each floor
The Fat Fox Café Leading the way by using compostable take-away containers and serving in house meals and beverages with reusable containers Compost their food waste using the City’s organics program