What is Waste Wise?

Waste Wise is a way of thinking and behaving. It’s an attitude and an action. It’s doing the right thing by reducing the amount of stuff going into our landfills by simply steering it into the correct collection bin. It’s a great system. It’s easy to use. And it works. All you have to do is sort it out.

Amount of all waste we sent to the landfill in 2015 that wasn't garbage.

Amount of the food bill Canadians buy every week that is thrown out.

Amount of the world's non-compostable waste that is created in North America.

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Our Videos

#SortItOut

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Find out how easy it is to get your stuff sorted. It’s so easy, a kid can do it. And that’s just who shows you in this brief introductory video. Our pint-size Waste Wizard takes you through the simple steps to becoming Waste Wise.

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Waste Wise for Biz

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Worried your bins might attract pesky critters? These tips will help you keep a lid on it.

Reducing Hassle

Need a system for sorting? Watch some examples that will help you sort it out.

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Wringing your hands over separating compostable waste? All sorts of answers are here.

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