Highlighting Champions by Mobius Awards, 2021

ucation and will refuse to pick up waste until it is properly sorted. If others are interested in taking similar environmental actions Paul says “Just do it. Be hard working, respect your environment and follow the waste management regulations.”

er, and educating the community about leave no trace principles with their “pack it in, pack it out” messaging. Their efforts have improved behavior, increased pride, and contributed to a feeling of community ownership of the Gypsum Mine Trail. 

ed to building the first net-zero community in Nova Scotia. Their vision may prove to be a model for clean energy growth as they consider all elements of the environment; energy, water usage, waste management, and reuse practices.

while providing the local community with affordable clothing. By mending and making clothing out of unwanted textiles, Janelle is able to provide customers with education on the importance of repair and the issue of textile waste.

ct on the community. The 4-H Club leaders work hard to educate youth about waste reduction, and the litter clean-ups are a great way for participants to see the impacts of litter on the environment and their role in helping keep the community clean.

ospital waste, so their efforts to responsibly manage OR waste have been extremely impactful.

reached out to her sewing friends on social media to help create more. By the fall of 2020, The Masked Stitchers had donated 8,000-9,000 masks to the community, and in the process prevented unwanted fabric and sewing supplies from being wasted.

zing litter generation, and advancing waste diversion. They use their social media platform to raise awareness about littering and to encourage others to participate.

ful part of Cumberland County. He ensures the area is safer for everyone as there is less litter to attract wildlife, resulting in fewer collisions along the highway.

also partners with artisans across the province to upcycle rescued fishing rope into unique maritime art.

or waste reduction in their everyday lives. Alexa encourages others to remember that every dollar you spend is a vote towards what you support and that we can all use purchasing power to support businesses that are sustainable and socially equitable.

al businesses, they diverted over 100,000 lbs of produce and fed over 50,000 families in 2020. Their largest venture collects produce that would otherwise not be sold and provides it to community members at a low cost.

11 tonnes of beach waste and continue to organize regular clean-ups. They are dedicated to maintaining the ecosystem in Salt Marsh and the surrounding beach areas.

wers, where she shares the volume and types of litter found as well as interesting facts and figures related to beach litter. To date, she has collected over 23,000 pounds of trash. Karen is a great example of what just one person can accomplish.

their farm, while also reducing local food insecurity. The farm runs a community supported agriculture (CSA) program, which helps ensure they do not plant more than what will be purchased. Excess and unharvested fruits and vegetables are often offered to the community free of charge and they’ve provided space on their farm for locals to grow their own food in a community garden. Due to the pandemic, they have established a food delivery program for people who identify as food insecure.

ducts from recycled materials, including woodwork and beautiful sea glass crafts, which prevent waste from going into landfills.

nvironmental transportation costs, water usage, and packaging. Creating a flexible weekly menu and keeping a low inventory helps to reduce waste and the use of compostable take-out materials helps reduce plastic waste.

er and plans to continue sharing his journey to clean up his community.

gible households with waste management tools, like indoor and outdoor sorting systems at no cost to the resident, to assist in the proper sorting and waste diversion at home.

ecycled, reused, or composted. Sylvia hopes to create high-quality and long-lasting products, keeping more waste out of the landfill and more money in her customer’s pockets.

cleaning up litter and has filled 190 bags of garbage. Tim’s social media posts show the results of his clean-ups, raising awareness and making his community proud.