Wednesday, May 28, 2008

RRFB

RRFB: RESOURCES RECOVERY FUND BOARD

www.rrfb.com


Check out this great website for more information about the history and objectives of recycling programs in Nova Scotia.

RRFB Nova Scotia is a non-profit corporation managed by a board of directors with representatives from the private sector and government. Our mission is to work with Nova Scotians to improve our environment, economy and quality of life by reducing, re-using, recycling and recovering resources.

Five mandates of RRFB Nova Scotia:

Mobius Icon Mandate 1 -Fund municipal waste diversion programs across the province

Mobius Icon Mandate 2 -Operate a deposit and refund system for beverage containers

Mobius Icon Mandate 3 -Develop and implement voluntary industry stewardship agreements

Mobius Icon Mandate 4 -Develop education and awareness programs

Mobius Icon Mandate 5 -Promote the development of value-added manufacturing



Each year RRFB Nova Scotia works with communities, schools, municipalities, businesses and individuals across the province to improve our environment, economy and quality of life. How? By providing the tools and support needed to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover waste-resources.