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Waste generation is an indicator of inefficient process and the needless depletion of valuable resources. Manitobans generate over a million tonnes of waste annually. The ability of local governments to continue to manage the quantities and types of waste now produced is in question. The hazardous nature of much of this waste increases the risk to the environment and human health. Manitoba’s resource recovery (recycling) efforts, while more effective in some sectors than in others, are an inadequate response to the problem.
Manitoba's Auditor general's report on the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills. | |
Working in co-operation with Manitoba Conservation, industry stewards, municipalities, environmental non-government organizations (ENGOs) and consumer groups, Green Manitoba is working to implement revised product stewardship programs for the priority material areas.
To know more about our response, click on the “Read More" link. | |
In practice, we will...
- Adopt a strategic approach to effective waste management that establishes appropriate accountabilities, builds on community capabilities, and strengthens economic activity
For more of our activities, click on the "Read More" link. | | | |
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