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What
is Waste Diversion? |
Waste diversion
is a method whereby waste can be diverted from landfills through recycling,
reuse and reduction programs. Many Canadian provinces and municipalities
have initiated waste diversion programs for the following types of materials:
Waste
Diversion Task Force 2010 Report retreived 12/20/2004
The
Waste Diversion Act was created in Ontario to promote the reduction,
reuse and recycling of waste. In 2002, Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) was
created under this Act as a permanent, non-share non-government corporation.
WDO was established to develop, implement and operate waste diversion
programs for designated materials under the Waste Diversion Act.
To
learn more about WDO please visit: http://www.wdo.ca/
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Why
is Waste Diversion Important? |
The
Ontario Ministry of the Environment reported that in 2002, 9.4 million
tonnes of waste was generated in Ontario
and sent to either landfills in Ontario and the United States, or to
incineration facilities. Much of this waste could have been reduced,
reused, or recycled. By diverting reusable or recyclable wastes from
landfills or incinerators, we can:
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Extend
the life of landfills
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Reduce airborne emissions
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Reduce
the potential for groundwater and land contamination and
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Conserve
valuable natural resources
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Through implementation
of waste diversion programs, Ontario has a goal to achieve 60% waste diversion
by 2008.
- Visit the Waste
Diversion Ontario website to see what materials are designated
under the Waste Diversion Act
- Check with your
municipality to see what diversion programs are in place and do your
best to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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