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2019 Emerald Recipient – Education: Postsecondary Category
The Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS) stands alone as the only school of its kind in the world. The breadth of course work provides students with a well-rounded perspective on the social, economic, and ethical aspects of land reclamation along with the latest scientific and technological advances in the field.
The Emerald Documentary Series is produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation and created by Hoopla Media.
2019 Emerald Recipient – Education: Postsecondary Category
The Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS) stands alone as the only school of its kind in the world. The breadth of course work provides students with a well-rounded perspective on the social, economic, and ethical aspects of land reclamation along with the latest scientific and technological advances in the field.
The Emerald Documentary Series is produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation and created by Hoopla Media.
![Transforming Waste: How [Re] Waste Diverts over 200,000 Pounds of Plastic from Landfills Every Year](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/irP3NM_QWoI/mqdefault.jpg "Transforming Waste: How [Re] Waste Diverts over 200,000 Pounds of Plastic from Landfills Every Year
Embark on a journey into the world of plastic recycling with [Re] Waste, the proud recipient of the Waste Management Award at the 32nd Annual Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence. Uncover the intricate challenges of recycling various plastics on a large scale and witness how [Re] Waste is leading the charge in achieving recyclability.
Video Overview:
[Re] Waste serves as a catalyst for businesses, empowering them to divert plastic from landfills and transform it into eco-friendly products. As a trailblazer in Albertas circular economy, [Re] Waste collaborates with visionary partners like Value Buds, where discarded cannabis packaging takes on a new life as rolling trays and plastic dupe tubes.
Since its inception in 2020, [Re] Waste has made an extraordinary impact, diverting a staggering 590,000 pounds of plastic from landfills. Join us in celebrating a sustainable future with [Re] Waste, where innovation meets environmental excellence.
Learn more: https://emeraldfoundation.ca/aef_awards/revolutionizing-recycling-with-re-waste-transforming-waste-management-for-a-sustainable-future/")
