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  4. Refuse Single-use Straws and Cutlery

Thank you for your pledge to Refuse Single-use Straws and Cutlery !

Single-use straws and cutlery are not recycled in Nova Scotia. Your actions make a difference. Find more tips on how to refuse waste here.

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Use Reusable Bags When Shopping

Did you know that Canadians use up to 15 billion plastic bags per year? Reduce that number by refusing single-use plastic or paper bags, and carrying your own reusable bag instead. It’s time for reusable bags to make a comeback.
Take the Pledge

Pick Up Litter around My Home, My School or at the Beach

Did you know that plastic drink bottles and caps are one of the top ten most collected items in shoreline cleanups? Carrying a reusable water bottle prevents plastic bottles from entering the ocean. If you use plastic bottles, return them for a refund and recycling at your nearest Enviro-Depot™.
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We are a not-for-profit leading by example, championing our province to recycle and live in more sustainable ways. We achieve this through a combination of stewardship programs, education and awareness initiatives, strategic partnerships, and providing new opportunities and approaches to waste diversion and reduction.

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