Commercial Organics Diversion
Institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) waste currently makes up 49% of waste produced in the County. Implementing waste diversion for these businesses will advance Strathcona County’s circular economy, waste reduction and climate goals.
A circular economy is one where we look at waste as a resource. And we manage all our resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible in their most valuable form. Conserving our resources reduces our environmental impact and is economically efficient.
Strathcona County is committed to exploring options to expand the Circular Economy as part of the County’s 10-year Waste Roadmap.
Commercial Organic Waste Pilot
During recent engagement on Strathcona County’s Waste Management Roadmap, the County heard from businesses that they have different waste management needs that come with different challenges.
Led by the Circular Innovation Council, businesses and industry generating food and food waste in Strathcona County were invited to participate in a food rescue and organic waste pilot that began in June 2024. This short-term pilot will determine waste management barriers, motivations and cost considerations for businesses.
These businesses have the chance to influence the development of future diversion strategies, incentives and regulatory requirements for the commercial sector in Strathcona County.
As part of the pilot surplus edible food is be directed to local social agencies while other organic waste will be collected to be turned into compost for local farms.
If you run a business and would like more information, visit the project webpage.
Local participating businesses:
- A&W Baseline Road
- Cena Catering
- Everyday Food Co.
- Fortis Alberta
- Joeys Seafood
- Rosies in the Park
- Roasti Coffee
- Sherwood Park Mall
- Sobeys Nottingham
- Soup and Sandwich Co.
- Strathcona Food Bank
- Troika Foods Ltd.
- TreeTime
What’s up with the cow?
The Commercial Organics Waste pilot is moving towards its close at the end of November and Strathcona County is recognizing the participants with a campaign called ‘Catch the Cow’.
A colourfully painted fibreglass cow statute will be be displayed at six locations near participating businesses for six weeks from Oct. 22, to the end of November 2024. If you see the cow, it means that one of the businesses nearby is doing their part to divert their organics waste.
Catch the Cow
Take a photo with the cow and post it on instagram using #CatchTheCowSHPK for a chance to win a $20 gift card from one of the businesses in the pilot.
Short form rules:
By submitting my contest entry, I acknowledge having read and accepted the official contest rules.
Personal information is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to manage and administer the contest entry process and to award prize(s). Names and/or social media handles of winners may be made public. If you elect to receive emails from Strathcona County, your email address will be used to send communications to you. If you have questions regarding the collection, use or disclosure of this information, contact the Commercial Waste Diversion Specialist at 780-449-5514.
‘Catch the Cow’ contest is open to Strathcona County Residents Only who have reached the age of majority at the time of contest entry, and is governed by Canadian and Alberta Law. This contest is awarding the following prize(s)
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Quantity 20; $20 gift cards to the following businesses: Roasti, Everyday Food Co., Cena Catering, Joeys Seafood, Rosies in the Park, Soup and Sandwich Co., A&W Baseline
Chances of winning are dependent on number of entries received. Entrants will be selected via random draw, and will be required to correctly answer a skill testing question before the prize can be awarded. Contest closes on December 3, 2024. No purchase is necessary. Full contest rules are available below.
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Phone: 780-449-5514
greenroutine@strathcona.ca