Transcript Governance for Sustainable Development: As if it Mattered?

Sustainable Waste Management: A Checklist
for Communities
Sustainability Planning: Linking to
Practical Applications
Basic Information and Initial
Decisions
Is there support within your community for municipal composting
and recycling programs?
Is your municipality preparing to construct or upgrade storm water
and sewage infrastructure?
Does your municipality have a storm water management plan?
More information can be found at
• http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/manage/floodgen/e_mngt.htm
Have you examined case studies and best practices to get a feel
for what can be done? Try case studies and best practices at:
• http://sustainableinfrastructure.crcresearch.org/ and take a look at the wide range of
recycling projects summarized at http://www.recycle.nrcan.gc.ca/summaries_e.htm
Basic Information and Initial
Decisions Continued
Are you aware of the economic and ecological benefits of green bin
programs? More information can be found at the links below.
• http://www.compost.org/englishoverview.html
• http://sustainableinfrastructure.crcresearch.org/
A recycling program can go beyond the basics. More information is
available at the following website
http://www.recycle.nrcan.gc.ca/default_e.htm
Implementation
A water management strategy can be greatly aided by a demand
reduction program. An audit methodology can be found at
• http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/manual/e_chap04.htm
Tips for implementing landscaping that is friendly to storm water
and sewage systems can be found at
• http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/watersheds/business/landscape.html
Are you considering the use of public private partnerships? The
following resource might be of use.
• http://www.pppcouncil.ca/
Implementation Continued
Are you looking for a more natural approach to sewage treatment?
Examples can be found at
•http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/1373/1406592/Regional_Updates/update1.htm
Are you worried about the recycling requirements of compact
fluorescent bulbs? In Ontario the following site can be useful
•http://ontario.earth911.org/can/master.asp?s=ls&cat=9&serviceid=116
Or consider the following technology
•http://www.aircycle.com/products/be55vrsu/
Additional Resources
For further information and resources on energy saving
investments try the comprehensive resources section at:
• http://sustainableinfrastructure.crcresearch.org/resources.html