In 2025, Divert NS’ Business Development Officer, Sasha Barnard, travelled to the Netherlands as a part of the Canadian Waste to Resource Mission to learn how Canada can move toward a more circular economy. Check out part one of our three‑part Waste Not News series here.

Divert NS will kick-off the 2026 EPR Fee Consultation with a webinar for producers on March 25th at 2:00pm AST. Producers of packaging, paper products, and packaging-like products are encouraged to attend and provide feedback. 

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This holiday season, make your celebrations meaningful and mindful by choosing low-waste, sustainable gifts. Thoughtful choices help reduce landfill waste, keep materials in use longer, and minimize the environmental impact of holiday consumption.

Nova Scotia’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, launched December 1, 2025, shifts curbside recycling costs from municipalities to producers, increasing material recovery and fostering a circular economy. 

On November 5, 2025, Divert NS hosted the 25th annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence at the Halifax Convention Centre, celebrating Nova Scotians who are driving real progress in waste reduction and environmental innovation. Learn more about the event and the award recipients here.

This summer, 40 youth aged 11–14 joined the first Divert NS Ocean Action Camp with the Discovery Centre in Halifax and Truro. Over five days, they explored upcycling, ocean acidification, and microplastics through hands-on labs and shoreline cleanups—emerging as young ocean champions. Learn more here.

This summer, Divert NS staff rolled up their sleeves and hit the roadside for our annual litter clean-up. Read the heroic tale about how the team braved the heat, tackled over 200 pounds of waste, and reflected on the impact of everyday litter — and the power of collective action. 
 

Divert NS' Fee Consultation Summary Report is now available and summarizes the consultation process, the feedback received and how the feedback influenced decision making for setting final fee rates. 

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Divert NS' micro-grants program helps immigrant entrepreneurs overcome barriers to sustainable, waste-conscious business practices.

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The Divert NS 2024–2025 Annual Report is now available. This year’s report highlights how the power of people, partnerships, and innovation are driving real progress in waste diversion across Nova Scotia.

View the 2024-2025 Annual Report.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Mobius Awards! Help us celebrate Nova Scotians making a difference in waste reduction and sustainability—submit your nomination today.

Nominate an enviro-champ here.

We all know about the negative health effects of smoking cigarettes, but have you ever wondered about the effect of improperly disposed cigarette waste on the environment?

Oberland is a Halifax company that turns organic waste into insect feed, using it to sustainably raise black soldier fly larvae for animal and soil nutrition.