Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Rod Olson, Regenerative Agriculture Specialist, shares how we can make the world a better place by simply eating.
The Emerald Awards have showcased and inspired environmental achievements in Alberta since 1992. The Emerald Speakers Series provides a platform for past Emerald Awards finalists and recipients to share their stories and expertise.
Rod Olson, Regenerative Agriculture Specialist, shares how we can make the world a better place by simply eating.
The Emerald Awards have showcased and inspired environmental achievements in Alberta since 1992. The Emerald Speakers Series provides a platform for past Emerald Awards finalists and recipients to share their stories and expertise.
![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/")
