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Published on July 2nd, 2008

Faced with Overflowing Landfills, Vancouver Contemplates Zero Waste

by Francine Hardaway

Faced with having its largest landfill scheduled to reach capacity by 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia has begun aggressively looking at programs to arrive at a zero waste economy.

Since finding new landfill space is nearly impossible, the City’s zero waste strategy encompasses a lot of programs, from ramping up consumer compliance to lessons for citizens in composting.

British Columbia also has an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR, also known as product stewardship or producer take-back) program, which sets a global example of public-private collaboration in this area. Its plan covers a rapidly growing list of products (the goal is to add two new product categories every three years), and has seen impressive success in getting producers to cover the costs.

One effective way of reducing waste sent to landfills is by recycling. Find out where to recycle near you using Earth 911.

Francine Hardaway

Francine Hardaway

Working with startup technology companies, entrepreneurs, and social causes. Angel investor, business coach, mom, yoga practitioner, blogger, golden retriever fan, social media junkie. Connected woman.

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  1. smith

    posted on November 25th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    yeah i think landfills are really harmful to the economy

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