Studies and Findings
Studies, Research, Findings and Presentations
2010
R & D Symposium - Problematic solid waste materials in Nova Scotia
In December 2010, RRFB Nova Scotia hosted a public forum to share and discuss a variety of research projects it had recently funded studying problematic waste in Nova Scotia. The following findings were presented at the event:
- Cat Litter & Dog Feces: Compost or Waste? by Jason Hofman [PDF]
- Compostable Bags by Paul Arnold & Maggie Hope-Simpson [PDF]
- Drywall Composting by Paul Arnold [PDF]
- Gypsum Wallboard as Composting Additive by G.W. Price & C. Richards [PDF]
- Improving Compost Use in High Value Horticulture by R. Kennedy & D. Lynch [PDF]
- Opportunities for Waste Carpet by Caroline Morissette [PDF]
2009
February 20, 2009, RRFB Nova Scotia hosted a one-day information session for all parties potentially interested in submitting a proposal for Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA) processing. During the session, attendees were offered a better understanding of TDA and its uses from industry experts and RRFB Nova Scotia. TDA presentations included:
- Recycled Tires as Lightweight Fill by Bernie Mills [PDF]
- TDA Civil Engineering Applications by Dana Humphrey [PDF]
- TDA Processing by Terry Gray [PDF]
- Nova Scotia Mattress and Box Spring Study [PDF, 9Mb]
2008
Gauging Public Opinion on Waste Diversion and Reduction in Nova Scotia
This 2008 public opinion study included measurement of Nova Scotians’ awareness, attitudes and behaviour regarding “4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recovery” and composting; assessed public awareness, knowledge and attitudes regarding RRFB Nova Scotia’s work; assessed Nova Scotians’ attitudes about industry’s and the public’s roles and responsibilities regarding environmental stewardship and environmental fees. A Study of Plastics in Nova Scotia
This study identifies and recommends measures for achieving enhanced plastics recovery and recycling in Nova Scotia. Specific objectives include:
- Development of an inventory of post-consumer plastic discarded in Nova Scotia.
- Review of collection systems for post-consumer plastics.
- Identification of markets for recovered post-consumer plastics.
- Identification of special issues and barriers relevant to post-consumer plastics recovery and recycling.
- Recommendation of actions to be taken to achieve enhanced plastics recovery and recycling in the province.
- 2008 Plastics Study [PDF]
2007
Atlantic Cooperation in Solid Waste Diversion and Recycling
A study identifying opportunities to collaborate on, and harmonize policy and regulatory aspects of, existing waste diversion and recycling programs in Atlantic Canada. Taking a regional perspective, this study looks at how each province may strengthen their resource recovery effectiveness and maximize both economic and employment opportunities.
2006
Glass: A study to identify potential markets for post-consumer glass recycled in Nova Scotia and the requirements for supplying cullet and/or glass sand to feasible markets.
- Glass Study [PDF]
Electronics: A study to identify current fate and national infrastructure for reusing and recycling end-of-life (EOL) electronic products and compare state-of-the-art programs in other countries. The study details best management practice (BMP) for managing EOL electronic products in Canada and presents a feasibility analysis and recommendations for the application of the BMP in the Atlantic Canada provinces. 2004
Cost-benefit analysis of Nova Scotia’s Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy
Presentation of the results and findings from an analysis of Nova Scotia’s 1996 Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy by the Nova Scotia GPI Solid Waste-Resource Accounts.
2003
