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With permission from our clients, we have made some of our reports and websites available for public information. We believe in adding to the pool of knowledge on sustainability planning, so feel free to use what you need from our site, and to communicate with us on your complementary initiatives. North Coast Recycling ProjectJuly 14, 2010 Newsletter v2Landfill Diversion Credits Pilot ProjectKitimat-Stikine Regional District - visit their website for details hereSolid Waste Management Plan Update (with CH2MHill)Columbia Shuswap Regional District (in progress, expected completion date March 2009)Cooperative Transition Strategy towards 100% EPRRegional District of Kitimat-Stikine for the BC Product Stewardship Council and the Recycling Council of BC (completed February 2008)Haida Gwaii Solid Waste Management System ReviewRegional District of Skeena-Queen Charlotte (completed March 2008)Evaluation of the Skeena-BVLD Pilot Woodstove Exchange Program - Retailers, Suppliers and CoordinatorsBC Ministry of Environment (completed December 2007)Comparative Analysis of Okanagan Airshed Management PlansOkanagan Airshed Coalition (completed December 2007)A Survey of Waste Reduction Practices and Attitudes in BC Regional DistrictsRegional Districts of Fraser Fort-George and Kitimat-Stikine (October 2006)Development, delivery and analysis of an on-line and telephone survey with the 27 Regional Districts in BC. There are three survey objectives: 1. To compile and share information on existing waste reduction practices 2. To assessthe level of community innovation and attitudes towards various waste reduction strategies 3. To test for support of a provincial clearinghouse of research and publications related to Solid Waste Management Plan revisions and implementation. Backyard Composting Booster Strategy Regional Districts of Fraser Fort-George and Kitimat-Stikine (September 2006)A report summarizing current strategies to increase backyard composting with recommendations specific to Kitimat-Stikine Regional District. Revising Solid Waste Management Plans - Workshop Ministry of Environment (April 2006)Development and delivery of a two-day workshop with CH2MHill for northern interior regional districts. BVLD Community Action Plan for Clean AirMinistry of Environment and the BVLD Airshed Management Society (2003-2006)Footprint is the facilitator for the implementation phase of this 5 year airshed management plan. This Plan targets seven major emissions sources including beehive burners, resource management debris burning, agriculature/land development/saw sawmill burning, stack emissions, road dust, space heating, and backyard burning. For more information, visit the website. Energy Centre of the North Community Futures Development Corporation of Nadina Our role in this project is to consult with the communities of the Bulkley Valley to define a vision and conduct a needs assessment for an alternative energy demonstration and training centre. A business plan assessing the feasibility of this concept was also prepared. Visit the Energy Centre webpage for more information. Skeena-BVLD Wood Stove Exchange Campaign BC Lung Association and Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection There are approximately 3,700 uncertified wood stoves operating in the Skeena Region. This campaign seeks to replace old technology stoves with cleaner burning, efficient space heating applicances as well as educate wood stove operators on techniques for reducing fuel requirements and emissions. This project ran from August 15 to September 15, 2004. While education programs are on-going, the next exchange program with economic incentives is scheduled for March 2007. Visit the website. Organics Recovery StudyRegional Districts of Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay, Celgar Pulp Company, and Federation of Canadian Muncipalities.We are currently partnered with Western Bioresources Consulting Ltd in Castlegar to conduct a feasibility study for recovering 100% of organics from the waste stream for both Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay Regional Districts. On February 23 and 24, the Boards of the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary received the final report of the Organics Recovery Study and passed motions to further pursue organics recovery. A joint committee comprised of four Directors from each Regional District and staff will meet over the next year to work out the details of establishing an in-vessel plus aerated static pile composting facility to serve the Nelson-Castlegar-Trail corridor. The report is available by contacting the Regional Districts. The sub-report prepared by Footprint is available here. Regional Waste Handling to Support a Zero Waste Goal Regional District of Kootenay Boundary The scope of this 2002 study included determining the total cost of the existing system, examining alternative methods of of delivering the same service, outlining long term costs and economic development opportunities associated with landfilling versus resource recovery, and recommending optimum service parameters for a waste handling system to support the RDKB’s Zero Waste goal. A copy of the final report for this project is available for Download (Acrobat PDF Format, 509kb). Zero Waste North: making the links between tax shifting, climate change and zero wasteIn 2002, Footprint partnered with the Town of Smithers to develop a Triple Bottom Line audit and business plan template for local businesses as well as examine how taxes, fees, and charges can be used to promote choices that support community sustainability. Copies of documents and reports are available by contacting our office. Visit the Zero Waste North website to access a variety of on-line zero waste resources to support a network of communities from Prince George to Haida Gwaii. This website has recently been streamlined to focus on local information and resources for Bulkley Valley residents. It includes publications and great links for zero waste campaigns, composting, recycling, green shopping tips. Due to current funding and project priorities, Footprint is actively seeking new partners to further develop this website. Let It Rot: A strategy for diverting organic materials from landfillRegional District of Okanagan-SimilkameenThis report was developed in consultation with South Okanagan Recycling Committee members between September and November of 1998. Download (Acrobat PDF Format, 145kb) Talkin' Trash conferenceSmithers BC (April 2000)
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