Waste – Actions

We acknowledge that there are actions under other themes that are linked to waste reduction and management, and the actions below are linked to many other themes. This list was compiled through an eight-month engagement process, without filtering anything out. They are classified into categories, identified as being a legally mandated action or not, and prioritized as “easy to implement” and having a high impact (on the goal for the theme) if implemented. There is space provided to list the leading actions that have been identified, the time lines of when the actions can be achieved and updates on their progress. 

Abbreviations

LG Local government, municipal government
GNB Provincial government
GOC Government of Canada
DFO Fisheries and Oceans Canada
GSSC Greater Shediac Sewerage Commission
CWS Canadian Wildlife Service
SERSC South East Regional Service Commission
SLR Sea level rise zone
RCBE Rural Community of Beaubassin-est

ActionsCategoryGovernment mandateEasy to implementHigh overall impactActively engagedTimelineProgress
Implement triage/ bins on beaches, trails, streets.ActionLGXXShediac
Cap-Acadie
RCBE		on-goingon-going
on-going
Be a model community by not using plastic water bottles and other one-use utensils during municipal events.ActionLGXXShediac
Cap-Acadie		on-going
on-going		on-going
on-going
The municipalities provide free composting containers.ActionLG, Eco360X
Implement a free-cycle day (exchange of no longer used objects).ActionLGX
Implement a day of shoreline and beach cleanups.ActionLG,SBWAXXShediac
Beaubassin-est
Cap-Acadie
OngoingAnnual
Completed
Require businesses and apartments to separate their waste (triage = organic, recyclables and garbage).RegulationLG Eco360X
Ban plastic bags in communities.RegulationLGXXShediac
Beaubassin-est
Cap-Acadie		Completed
Enforce fines for dumping garbage.EnforcementGNB, LG, Eco360X
Reduce waste generated in municipal operations (e.g., bottled water).ActionLGXRCBE
Cap-Acadie		on-going
on-going		on-going
on-going