Success Stories

Shining a light on innovative projects, events and achievements, while also celebrating everyday Nova Scotians helping protect the environment.

Dec 1, 2025

Sustainability & Circular Economy

Nova Scotia’s Recycling Revolution: EPR for PPP Brings Circular Economy to Life

For nearly 30 years, Divert NS has been a leader in championing waste reduction and diversion in Nova Scotia through the management of the beverage container and used tire recycling...

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Sep 26, 2025

Funding Recipients

Ocean Action Makes Waves: Divert NS & Discovery Centre Inspire Young Environmental Champions

Jul 15, 2025

Funding Recipients

Divert NS Waste Diversion Grants Fuel Innovation Among Immigrant-Owned Businesses

May 8, 2025

Innovation Series

Funding Innovation: Halifax’s Zero Waste Insect Production Facility

Feb 11, 2025

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Making a splash with the newly refreshed Divert NS Ocean Action Zone at the Discovery Centre

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Jan 9, 2025

Innovation Series

Funding Innovation: Transforming Nova Scotia’s old tires into construction blast mats

Oct 9, 2024

Funding Recipients

Divert NS partners with ISANS to support sustainable business practices

Jul 25, 2024

Innovation Series

Funding Innovations: Sustainable Transformation of Seafood Waste in Nova Scotia

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Jun 26, 2024

Funding Recipients

Turning Waste into Opportunity: Divert NS’ provides grants to DirectioNS Council

May 27, 2024

Funding Recipients

Funding Innovative Approaches for Litter Reduction

Mar 26, 2024

Innovation Series

Funding Innovation: Preserving Heritage Wood in Nova Scotia

a cigarette dispenser bin that shows 2 options to vote with your cigarette butt

Feb 29, 2024

Research Reports

Cast Your Ballot with “Butts”: A New Approach to Cigarette Butt Litter Reduction

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Sep 5, 2023

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Success Stories

Nova Scotia’s Recycling Revolution: EPR for PPP Brings Circular Economy to Life

Ocean Action Makes Waves: Divert NS & Discovery Centre Inspire Young Environmental Champions

Divert NS Waste Diversion Grants Fuel Innovation Among Immigrant-Owned Businesses

Funding Innovation: Halifax’s Zero Waste Insect Production Facility

Making a splash with the newly refreshed Divert NS Ocean Action Zone at the Discovery Centre

Funding Innovation: Transforming Nova Scotia’s old tires into construction blast mats

Divert NS partners with ISANS to support sustainable business practices

Funding Innovations: Sustainable Transformation of Seafood Waste in Nova Scotia

Turning Waste into Opportunity: Divert NS’ provides grants to DirectioNS Council

Funding Innovative Approaches for Litter Reduction

Funding Innovation: Preserving Heritage Wood in Nova Scotia

Cast Your Ballot with “Butts”: A New Approach to Cigarette Butt Litter Reduction

Funding Innovation: Reducing Plastic at the Pump

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