Indigenous-led projects aim to curb plastic use
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Boston Bar First Nation
- The funding will increase recycling throughout the community, including training and capacity building to support the project’s success.
- Program funding: $80,000
Daylu Dena (Kaska Nation)
- The project will reduce the use of disposable tableware and address plastic waste through fabric reuse. This will be achieved with recycling bins, a community recycling program, a quilt-making program using recycled fabrics and reusable dinnerware for community gatherings.
- Program funding: $107,669
Gitxaała Nation (Git Lax M’oon)
- The project will expand an existing reuse and recycling facility, and pilot methods to eliminate single-use containers. This will include a commercial dishwasher and storage, allowing reusable containers and bags to be used for take-out and delivery services.
- Program funding: $320,000
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations
- The project will reduce and process plastic waste within the community, with recycling sorting bins in common buildings, reusable dishes and a commercial dishwasher for community events.
- Program funding: $133,415
Kanaka Bar Indian Band (T’eqt”aqtn’mux)
- The funding will provide a commercial dishwasher and reusable dinnerware for the Kanaka Bar community hall to reduce the use of single-use dinnerware at community events and gatherings.
- Program funding: $53,040
Mother Earth Recycling Inc.
- The project will recycle windshields and laminated glass using specialized machinery and technology, diverting material from landfills and recovering value.
- Program funding: $416,440
Tsleil-Waututh Nation (səlilwətaɬ)
- The project will lead a year-long campaign of community events and school-based activities to raise awareness and increase capacity to prevent, reduce, recover and capture plastic waste.
- Program funding: $49,880
Vitatek Cleaning Solutions
- The funding will provide zero-waste, reusable containers for commercial cleaning supplies throughout the Okanagan region.
- Program funding: $160,000
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