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More than a province.A treasure.

Annual Report 2015

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The question that needs to be answered by any organization in order to determine its value and true reason for being is: why? Determining why is not as easy as identifying what we do, how we do it, when it happened or who we do it for. Our annual report appropriately sums up the answers to those questions quite well. But the more difficult question is, why?

At the core of why RRFB Nova Scotia exists is the need to improve the treasure that is our province, our environment, which in turn results in an improved economy and quality of life.Without that foundation, we are merely an administrator of funds and programs, no different than any other. It is sometimes easy to lose sight of that core mandate as economic and societal needs become more urgent, and to get sidetracked by day-to-day tasks. Nova Scotians’ commitment to improving the environment is ongoing and long-term. I firmly believe that we can continue to meet the challenges of today head on, while making necessary changes to ensure our environment’s sustainability for the long-term.

I am heartened by what RRFB Nova Scotia has achieved this year, how we made strategic changes and are planning for more. I am pleased to say that we are well-positioned for the challenges we see ahead, and have built in the flexibility to adapt for those that we do not yet foresee.

We continue to strike the balance of the short and long-term; to ensure that resources once considered waste are conserved for the benefit of future generations.

In the pages that follow you will learn about some of RRFB Nova Scotia’s significant accomplishments this year, such as:

• Expanded the use of compaction trailers across the province

• Launched a new statistical Quality Control process for the beverage program to increase accuracy and fairness

• Moved to a new, improved office space at a cost savings

• Recognized pioneering Nova Scotians for their commitment to environmental action.

What a year that was!Through strategic visioning, our path forward has become clearer, and over the next few years we will focus on three key thrusts:

• Strengthening the ENVIRO-DEPOTTM collection network to be more sustainable, while enhancing the customer experience

• Defining RRFB Nova Scotia’s new role within an Extended Producer Responsibility framework

• Celebrating Nova Scotia’s recycling and diversion success over the last two decades.

I have a dedicated Board of Directors that works well together and supports me and all employees as we take the steps to move the bar forward on the environment – what a gift! A diverse team of employees that ensures the right things get done even when it is difficult, and who truly care about each other and “why” we do what we do. My sincere gratitude to both. They are what make RRFB Nova Scotia successful.

On behalf of RRFB Nova Scotia’s Board and employees, I am honoured to present RRFB Nova Scotia’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

Jeff MacCallum, CEO

Message from the Chief Executive Officer


Mandates• Develop and implement industry stewardship programs

• Support municipal or regional waste diversion programs across the province

• Operate a deposit-refund system for beverage containers

• Develop education and awareness programs

• Promote the development of value-added manufacturing

Value PropositionRRFB Nova Scotia is an innovative and trusted provider of environmental stewardship, education and funding programs that is accountable and professional. We manage these programs cost effectively, at the highest standards, and deliver value to industry, consumers and government. Our extensive expertise, infrastructure and strong relationships ensure a streamlined and effective delivery of programs. Our unique, integrated approach ensures both the environment and economy benefit.

Strategy StatementDevelop a sustainable model that supports continued leadership in innovative environmental solutions, with an integral role in Extended Producer Responsibility.

About Us

RRFB Nova Scotia (Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc.) is a not-for-profit corporation working in partnership with Nova Scotians to improve the province’s environment, economy and quality of life by reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources. RRFB Nova Scotia manages a network of independently owned Enviro-Depots in 78 locations throughout the province, and works in partnership with Nova Scotia Environment, the 54 municipalities across the province, industry and academia. Recognized globally as an innovator in waste diversion solutions and a leader in Nova Scotia’s waste diversion efforts, RRFB Nova Scotia delivers education and awareness programs, partners with municipalities and industry to develop and implement stewardship agreements, provides funding for research and development, and promotes innovation through the development of value-added manufacturing.

Mission To work with Nova Scotians to improve our environment, economy and quality of life by reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources.


2014-2015 AccomplishmentsIn fiscal 2015, programs funded by RRFB Nova Scotia diverted a wide range of materials from disposal in landfill.

RRFB Nova Scotia funding at a glance

79.5%

80.6%

407 MILLION

1.11 MILLION

Beverage Container Deposit-Refund Program

Used Tire Management Program

323 MILLIONCONTAINER REDEMPTIONS

CONTAINERS ON WHICH DEPOSITS WERE RECEIVED

PASSENGER TIRE EQUIVALENTS RECOVERY RATE

PASSENGER TIRE EQUIVALENTS COLLECTED

RECOVERY RATE

106,809 TONNES

112,838 TONNES

Municipal Programs (most recent: 2013-2014)

OF ORGANIC WASTE DIVERTED THROUGH MUNICIPAL COMPOSTING FACILITIES

OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS

$7.4 MILLION TO NOVA SCOTIA’S 54 MUNICIPALITIES FOR DIVERSION CREDITS AND FUNDING FOR LOCAL RECYCLING, COMPOSTING AND OTHER PROGRAMS

$1.3 MILLION (INCLUDES ALLOCATION TO REGIONS) TO EDUCATE NOVA SCOTIANS AND BUILD ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION

APPROVED $185,430 FOR NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS AND ENCOURAGE INNOVATION IN WASTE REDUCTION

6O,426 TONNES OF RECYCLABLE MATERIAL DIVERTED THROUGH MUNICIPAL CURBSIDE PROGRAMS


Our Core Business: Beverage Container and Used Tire Recycling

BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT-REFUND PROGRAMRRFB Nova Scotia operates the province-wide deposit-refund system for all non-refillable, ready-to-serve beverage containers, excluding dairy products. Under the Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations, all beverage distributors register with RRFB Nova Scotia and remit the deposits. Currently, there are 105 beverage distributors and 27 liquor distributors, selling approximately 142,500 products in Nova Scotia.

The used beverage containers are collected through the established network of Enviro-Depots, which are independently owned and operated in 78 locations across the province. Nova Scotia boasts an impressive return for recycling rate, consistently averaging 80%, which is one of the highest in Canada.

Used beverage containers are processed and sold to various markets to be recycled into new products. Aluminum cans are recycled into sheet metal for new aluminum cans; plastic bottles are recycled into a variety of new products like t-shirts, toys and carpets; and glass is recycled into products such as new glass containers and fibreglass.

2014-2015 Program HighlightsCompaction Trailer Provincial RolloutIn the summer of 2014, RRFB Nova Scotia purchased three additional compaction trailers (now four in total), and in the fall, expanded the innovative collection process province-wide to service the majority of Enviro-Depots along main highway routes. These first of their kind compaction trailers combine a compaction auger on a standard 53-foot trailer, and allow RRFB Nova Scotia to compact containers at the depot. The new trailers will result in significant time and cost savings, and environmental benefits.

From September 2014 to March 31, 2015 the compaction trailers:

• Collected 103 loads of PET (plastic), which would have been 593 loads using the old regular trailer system

• Collected 82 loads of aluminum, which would have been 229 loads using the old regular trailer system

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 129.18 tonnes.

Efficiencies through Combined SortsThis spring, RRFB Nova Scotia introduced further efficiencies for Enviro-Depots by reducing the number of required beverage container sorts. Enviro-Depots now combine HDPE and clear, coloured and blue PET into one sort. This means less time spent sorting and more space in sorting and customer service areas.

Strengthening the Quality Control Audit ProcessThe integrity of any beverage container deposit-refund program relies on the accuracy of container counts. To help ensure accurate container counts, RRFB Nova Scotia has been conducting quality control audits of beverage containers collected at Enviro-Depots since 1998. In January, RRFB Nova

Scotia introduced changes to the process, where bags are now statistically selected for audit prior to pick up and then sent to RRFB Nova Scotia’s processing centre in Kemptown for audit. The goal is to help ensure beverage container counts are accurate within a 2% variance. RRFB Nova Scotia will continue to work with Enviro-Depots throughout 2015-2016 as we implement the new process.

Mobile App: One-Stop Recycling Made EasyIn November 2014, RRFB Nova Scotia launched a new My ENVIRO-DEPOTTM app to help Nova Scotians recycle right at their nearest ENVIRO-DEPOTTM. Nova Scotia’s network of 78 independently owned Enviro-Depots collects a variety of materials for responsible recycling. The app finds the nearest Enviro-Depots, provides directions and business hours, and shows which recyclable materials each ENVIRO-DEPOTTM accepts. The free app is available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry.


USED TIRE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMRRFB Nova Scotia also operates the province’s Used Tire Management Program for on-road passenger tires. Under the Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations, used tires are banned from landfills in Nova Scotia, and all tire retailers are required to register with RRFB Nova Scotia and collect environmental handling fees. Currently, there are over 850 registered tire retailers in the province.

The environmental handling fees support the costs of collecting and processing the used tires. Since the program began in 1997, Nova Scotians have been responsibly recycling approximately 1 million used tires each year. Nova Scotians can return up to four regulated tires at a time to any tire retailer in the province. RRFB Nova Scotia collects the unwanted tires and delivers them to a local processor, who converts them into Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA). TDA is multi-purpose product with a variety of construction and engineering uses, such as drainage around foundations and ball fields, or as the base under new roads.

2014-2015 Program ChangeFee Adjustment to Cover Program CostsIn September 2014, RRFB Nova Scotia increased the environmental fees on passenger and light truck tires sold in Nova Scotia. This was the first fee adjustment since the program’s inception in 1997. The fees now cover the full cost of recycling the tires and the program’s related mandates, and are consistent with those charged in other jurisdictions.

More than a tire.An inspiration.EVERY YEAR NOVA SCOTIANS RESPONSIBLY RECYCLE OVER ONE MILLION USED TIRES.Recycled tires are shredded into Tired Derived Aggregate and used in construction and engineering projects across our province.

You’ll find recycled tires underfoot throughout Nova Scotia. At the Ragged Lake Transit Centre, 800,000 tires helped pave the new off-ramp. 3,500 cubic meters of TDA was used for drainage at the Amherst Water Treatment Plant. 203 tonnes were used to improve drainage at the Shubenacadie ball field that often flooded with the Fundy tides.


Funding Innovation to Reduce WasteRRFB Nova Scotia provides funding to support research and development and commercial projects for new products, processes, equipment, technologies and market opportunities that lead to increased solid waste diversion.

2014-2015 FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS

Examining the Potential for Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Diversion in Nova Scotia, Dirk Xanthos, Office of Sustainability, Dalhousie University (approved 2014-2015)

Microbial Decontamination of Urea Formaldehyde Bonded Medium Density Fibreboard, Roudi Bachar, Saint Mary’s University (approved 2013-2014)

The Need for and Feasibility of a CFL Bulb Recycling Program in Nova Scotia, Madeleine Crowell, Dalhousie University (approved 2013-2014)

MAP Innovation (Municipal Approved Programs)In 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia approved $19,449 in support of one MAP Innovation project.

Waste Diversion Analysis, Pictou County Solid Waste Management

ENVIRO-DEPOTTM Infrastructure Funding ProgramIn 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia provided $19,000 in a interest free loan for a depot owner to make improvements to their operations and facilities.

Keep Garbage Beneficial (KGB), Pugwash

Research and Development ProgramIn 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia approved $10,139 in support of one Research and Development project.

Environmental Impact Testing of Built Up Roofing (BUR) Material, Acadia Roofing & Contracting

Value-Added Manufacturing ProgramIn 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia approved $96,108 in support of four Value-Added

Manufacturing projects.

Solid Seafood Waste Treatment, Northsyde Processing Limited

Converting Linen Bed Sheets to Yarn, Give a Darn Yarn Limited

Reclaimed Glass Project, Glass Artisans Gallery & Studio

Nova Scotia Mattress Recycling, Greenload Recycling

Student Research GrantsIn 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia provided $59,734 in funding for five student research grant projects.

Feasibility of In-house Management of Organic Waste by a Large Commercial Business, Paul Arnold, Ph.D., School of Engineering, Acadia University (approved 2014-2015)

Dalhousie Green Labs: Increasing Solid Waste Diversion in Dalhousie Laboratories, Sarah Miller, Office of Sustainability, Dalhousie University (approved 2014-2015)

FOAM POLYSTYRENE (for example, StyrofoamTM) IS DIFFICULT AND COSTLY FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO MANAGE BECAUSE OF ITS COMPOSITION. Consisting of approximately 95% air, it has traditionally been shown to be too expensive to collect, separate and transport to markets outside Nova Scotia. However, with recent technology advancements, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) recycling programs are active in jurisdictions across North America, including one in the Annapolis Valley. A recently approved Student Research Grant project will explore the best practices of EPS reduction and recycling programs in North America and determine key sources and annual volumes of EPS in Nova Scotia.


Educating and Raising AwarenessRRFB Nova Scotia works closely with our waste diversion partners province-wide to encourage Nova Scotians to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost; thus improving the quality of life in Nova Scotia.

2014-2015 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS HIGHLIGHTS

In October, RRFB Nova Scotia and the regions hosted Shred Instead events across the province to celebrate Waste Reduction Week. Many people throw sensitive documents in the garbage thinking they will be “secure” in a landfill, however shredding personal documents allows them to be readily recycled. This is important as approximately 10-12% of the waste in Nova Scotia landfills is paper that could have been recycled. The Shred Instead events gave residents the opportunity to have their personal papers shredded and recycled responsibly for free, resulting in 25,100 lbs of paper being recycled.

Regional FundingIn 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia provided $635,000 in education contracts with the seven solid waste management regions to promote waste reduction awareness in their community. This funding supports community educators in sharing their knowledge and advice - free of charge - with schools, offices and businesses, institutions, community groups, and the general public. Last year, this funding was used to directly reach over 71,600 Nova Scotians.

RRFB Nova Scotia also provided over $90,000 in funding to support municipalities and regions with costs associated with producing advertisements and publications that promote public participation in waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting programs. Last year the program funded 80

print, radio and online ads; 15 calendars and newsletters; and two mobile/website apps.

Regional CampaignsEach spring and fall, RRFB Nova Scotia partners with the regions to host local recycling or composting events around the province. RRFB Nova Scotia coordinates the event advertising and provides the regions with funding to promote their events and purchase prizes.

In May 2014 we rewarded Nova Scotians for donating their unwanted textiles at clothing drives and “Get Caught Donating” events. Nova Scotians donate approximately 7,000 tonnes of old clothing and household textiles to local charities every year. However, another 30,000 tonnes still end up in Nova Scotia landfills.

OVER 90% OF THE COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP MATTRESSES ARE RECYCLABLE,however, it is estimated over 77,000 mattresses are discarded each year in Nova Scotia landfills. Diversion is an issue, and a better method to handle mattresses and box springs is a priority. Through the VAM program, Greenload Recycling received funding to purchase balers to assist in the processing of mattresses, box springs and upholstered furniture. The project meets two critical needs: it gives businesses and municipalities a feasible and cost effective alternative to landfilling mattresses, and it helps meet the demand for recycled foam, felt, wood, fabric and steel that can be used in manufacturing.


Fostering Information ExchangeSometimes, the next great idea evolves when you just get the right people in the right room at the right time. Throughout the year RRFB Nova Scotia provides opportunities for a variety of our key partners to share experiences and best practices in an effort to collaboratively find solutions to increase waste diversion.

2014-2015 INFORMATION EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS

Student Research Grants SummitIn November, RRFB Nova Scotia held a summit in Halifax showcasing recent student research grant projects. The hope was to share results, but to also encourage other students and faculty to consider a research project in support of RRFB Nova Scotia’s key mandates. The following students presented their projects:

have extensive experience developing and working within PP&P programs. The event was attended by Nova Scotia municipal and provincial elected officials and staff, and representatives from neighbouring provinces.

The following presentations from the summit are available on RRFB Nova Scotia’s website:

• PP&P stewardship: Nova Scotia perspective

• Proposed PP&P framework for Atlantic Canada

• PP&P program: Implementation Considerations

• Funding approaches in Canadian PP&P stewardship programs

• Regional district of Mount Waddington PP&P stewardship

• Winnipeg Recycles

Funding Municipal CollaborationIn 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia provided $326,600 in funding for Regional Chairs and Regional Coordinators to support their efforts on behalf of the seven waste management regions on matters related to solid waste. The Chairs and Coordinators work cooperatively with RRFB Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Environment to achieve the objectives of the provincial Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy.

Depot Day 2014The third annual Depot Day was held in Truro in October. This event provides an excellent opportunity for owner/operators to connect and network with other owners/operators from across the province, and to learn about RRFB Nova Scotia programs and initiatives. The agenda included a review of the Infrastructure Funding Program, a presentation on Marketing Your ENVIRO-DEPOTTM, two owners presented their best practices, and the day ended with a tour of RRFB Nova Scotia’s processing facility in Kemptown.

Waste Audit Training SessionRRFB Nova Scotia hosted a one-day training session for its municipal partners in November at the Colchester Waste Management facilities in Kemptown. HMJ Consulting facilitated both the classroom and practical training components, where 36 participants were guided through the Waste Audit Training Manual and then volunteers suited up in full protective equipment for a hands-on sorting and weighing exercise. The purpose of the session was to familiarize participants, including municipal facility management/operations personnel, with the planning and execution of a waste audit as set out in RRFB Nova Scotia’s manual.

Waste Diversion through Site Specific Waste Bin Standards, Naina Ummat (Dalhousie University)

User-Friendly Interface and Database to Increase Recycling, Yichuan Xu (Acadia University)

Analysis of Aspergillus Oryzae Plastic Biodegration, Savannah Hateway (Dalhousie University)

Recommendations for the Collection and Recycling of Spent Residential Compact Fluorescent-bulbs in Nova Scotia, Maddy Crowell (Dalhousie University)

Recovery of Agricultural Waste Plastics in Nova Scotia, Isaac Muise (Dalhousie University)

Printed Paper and Packaging (PP&P) SummitIn June, RRFB Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Environment and the Waste Resource Association of Nova Scotia (WRANS) hosted a joint summit to discuss printed paper and packaging stewardship in Nova Scotia. The summit agenda included speakers from out-of-province who


More than compost.An innovation.

Funding Municipal Diversion Efforts

2014-2015 MUNICIPAL FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS

Diversion Credits FundingBased on 2014-2015 results, RRFB Nova Scotia will provide $4.6 million to Nova Scotia’s 54 municipalities in waste diversion credits funding. The funding represents 70% of RRFB Nova Scotia’s net revenues and is distributed based on municipal solid waste diversion rates. The funding is used to help support local recycling, composting and other waste diversion programs.

Funding for Municipal Enforcement ProgramsIn 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia provided $692,500 in funding to municipalities for enforcement activities such as handling complaints; investigating illegal dump sites; visiting residential and business sites to educate on enforcement; inspecting and auditing waste management and receiving facilities; and issuing warnings, bylaw tickets and summary offence tickets. During the year, municipalities conducted over 27,000 inspections/audits and issued 94 summary offence tickets.

Funding for Municipal Household Hazardous Waste ProgramsRRFB Nova Scotia provides funding to the seven waste management regions to assist in the disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). The funding can be used for HHW collection facilities or events, for materials like corrosives, pesticides, and propane. In 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia provided $112,000 in support of regional diversion programs for HHW.

Funding Community Events and InitiativesRRFB Nova Scotia offers grants of up to $300 to non-profit organizations in support of community events, initiatives and projects that focus on waste reduction. In 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia provided $11,995 in community sponsorship, which funded 31 projects.

A LOCAL CARPENTER WAS CONTRACTED TO CONSTRUCT A COMPOSTER FOR THE LUNENBURG COMMUNITY GARDEN USING RECLAIMED OFF CUTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN OTHERWISE SENT TO LANDFILL.The customized composter fits the site and features three composting bins with removable slats on one side. Funding also covered costs to purchase tarps, tools to move and aerate the compost, and several composting resource books.


Nova Scotia Recycles ContestTo promote youth participation in waste reduction and diversion, each year RRFB Nova Scotia hosts the Nova Scotia Recycles Contest for students in grades Primary to 12. From September to February, students are invited to enter in various activities including: colouring contests, short films and essays to promote participation in waste diversion. Last year, we received over 5,500 entries and awarded more than $55,000 in scholarships, cash and prizes to 108 students, 21 Grade Primary/1 classes, and 74 schools.

Provincial Winners

Provincial $5,000 Scholarship Winner:Annika Benson, Charles P. Allen High - Getting Inspi’RRR’ed: Rethinking Waste Reduction Education Beyond Elementary School

Provincial Plantable Bookmark Design Winner:

Emma Pemmann, Forest Ridge Academy

Provincial Lunch Bag Design Winner:Emily Yatsynovich, A.G. Baillie Memorial School

ENVIRO-DEPOTTM ContestEach fall, RRFB Nova Scotia holds the ENVIRO-DEPOTTM Contest to create awareness of the deposit-refund program and attract more customers to the depot network.

Celebrating Environmental ChampionsNova Scotia is a world leader in diverting waste from landfills, with a waste disposal rate that is more than 50% lower than the national average. This is due in no small part to Nova Scotians who take a keen interest and go above and beyond to recycle, compost and preserve our environment. Whether that is returning beverage containers to an ENVIRO-DEPOTTM for a refund, writing an essay on the key motivators to encourage students to recycle and compost, or recycling more than 80,000 pounds of scrap fabric every year, their commitment and efforts are outstanding and worthy of recognition.

2014-2015 RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHTS

Mobius AwardsThe annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence recognize the achievements of innovative Nova Scotians who have helped make our province a leader in waste diversion. In October we recognized 10 individuals, community groups and organizations for their outstanding environmental efforts.

Large Business of the Year:Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation

Small Business of the Year: WearWell Garments Company Ltd.

Institution of the Year: The Meadows Home for Special Care

Innovation in Waste Reduction: The Last Re-Sort Reuse Centre, Valley Waste

Waste Reduction Education: Department of Community Development, Acadia University

Individual Excellence in Waste Reduction: Holly Morton, Yarmouth

School of the Year: Tompkins Memorial Elementary

Honourable Mention: West Northfield Elementary School

Best Community-Based Project: Beacon United Church

Honourable Mention: Association for Textile Recycling (AFTeR)

Mobius Awards keynote speaker Olympian Jon Montgomery with representatives of Tompkins Memorial Elementary, School of the Year 2014.

Presenting the Mobius award for Large Business of the Year. RRFB Nova Scotia CEO, Jeff MacCallum; Beth Martin, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation; and RRFB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors Chair, Rick Ramsay.


When customers visit an ENVIRO-DEPOT™ during the contest period they can enter to win great prizes. This year we received over 9,000 ballots, and rewarded 72 customers with cooler prize packs, seven regional winners with iPad minis, and one grand prize winner with a getaway for four donated by Liscombe Lodge, plus $500 spending money from RRFB Nova Scotia.

Grand Prize winner: Alex Mitchell who entered at Karen’s Depot, Dartmouth

ENVIRO-DEPOTTM of the Year Last fall, RRFB Nova Scotia recognized three Enviro-Depots for going above and beyond to help Nova Scotians put waste in its place.

Large ENVIRO-DEPOT™ of the Year: Bluenose Bottle Exchange, Dartmouth, for their exceptional community commitment

Small ENVIRO-DEPOT™ of the Year: King Street Recycling Depot, Shelburne, for being outstanding environmental stewards and a great community resource

Honourable Mention:Paper Chase Bottle Exchange, Yarmouth, for their commitment to education, outreach, and their community

Around the Office2014-2015 STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

RRFB Nova Scotia’s New LocationLast year RRFB Nova Scotia issued a Request for Proposal for office space in Truro. In October our head office moved to 35 Commercial Street, Suite 400, Truro. The new space is larger, has a better organizational flow, and has room to host board meetings and training sessions on site – all at a reduced cost.

Staff and Board Member ChangesIn April, RRFB Nova Scotia welcomed two new staff members to the team: Gilles Doucette as the new Director of Operations and Kurt Laskow-Pooley as a new Program Development Officer for education and business development.

Our best wishes went out to Jerome Paris, who retired in May. Jerome started with RRFB Nova Scotia about a month after inception in 1996, and most recently served as our Director of Operations.

In July we also said goodbye to Scott Langille, our Tire Logistics Manager who accepted a position with EPRA.

In 2014-2015, RRFB Nova Scotia welcomed three new board members: Nick Moryto, Leland Anthony and Bill Morash; and returning board member Rick Ramsay as our Chair.

MANY OF RRFB NOVA SCOTIA’S OFFICE CHAIRS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. As the chairs were still structurally sound, we had them re-covered instead. The work was performed by a local upholsterer and the results were fantastic – we are very happy we were able to re-use.

Emma Pemmann, Nova Scotia Recycles Contest provincial winner for bookmark design with Councillor Susan McLeod of the Region of Queens.

Winners with Moby S. Loop at the Nova Scotia Recycles Contest celebration in Region 7, Digby/Yarmouth.


Financial Statements

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the Board of Directors of the Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. and Resource Recovery FundWe have audited the accompanying combined financial statements of the Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. and Resource Recovery Fund, which comprise the combined statement of financial position as at March 31, 2015, the combined statements of operations, changes in net resources, changes in net financial resources and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s responsibility for the combined financial statementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these combined financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of combined financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s responsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the

combined financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Organizations’ preparation and fair presentation of the combined financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Organizations’ internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the combined financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

OpinionIn our opinion, the combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of the Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. and Resource Recovery Fund as at March 31, 2015, and the combined results of operations, changes in net resources, changes in net financial resources and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.

Truro, Canada June 4, 2015 Chartered Accountants


Budget 2015 2015 2014

REVENUES

Deposits $ 39,103,300 $ 40,098,659 $ 39,846,441

Sales of recyclable materials (Note 10) 4,903,600 5,804,650 4,629,288

Tire program 3,581,600 3,760,168 3,770,901

Rental income 182,000 182,000 182,000

Investment and other income 584,100 518,999 827,826

Total revenues 48,354,600 50,364,476 49,256,456

EXPENSES

Operating 38,516,000 38,197,707 38,095,217

Administrative 2,025,000 2,015,783 1,805,205

Other expenditures and allocations

Approved program grants 1,300,000 1,021,243 1,077,388

Education and awareness 1,496,000 1,344,706 1,487,849

Regional committees 335,000 326,576 326,400

Household hazardous waste program 112,000 112,000 112,000

Municipal enforcement program funding 700,000 692,500 684,590

Research, development and special projects 225,000 80,016 157,178

44,709,000 43,790,531 43,745,827

Excess of revenues over expenses before allocations 3,645,600 6,573,945 5,510,629

Municipal solid waste diversion credits 2,551,920 4,601,761 3,857,440Nova Scotia Environment 729,120 1,314,789 1,102,126

Excess of revenues over expenditures $ 364,560 $ 657,395 $ 551,063

COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONSYear ended March 31, 2015

Resource Recovery Fund 2015 2014

Invested in Capital

Assets

Restricted for Future

Projects Unrestricted Total Total

Balance, beginning of year $ 5,268,528 $ 282,066 $ 963,818 $ 6,514,412 $ 5,963,349

Excess of revenue over expenses (559,671) - 1,217,066 657,395 551,063

Transfers $ 141,371 1,156,109 (1,297,480) - -

Balance, end of year $ 4,850,228 $ 1,438,175 $ 883,404 $ 7,171,807 $ 6,514,412

Unrestricted net resources represented by:

Committed funds (Note 7) 335,401

Uncommitted funds 548,003$ 883,404

COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET RESOURCESYear ended March 31, 2015

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


2015 2014FINANCIAL ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,295,015 $ 7,331,774

Receivables 4,632,308 4,090,199

Accrued receivables 434,841 907,860

Notes receivable (Note 3) 178,271 212,054

Investments (Note 4) 12,280,060 11,757,951

Inventory 113,487 193,069

24,933,982 24,492,907

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Bank indebtedness (Note 6) - 8

Payables and accruals 1,375,087 4,027,744

Municipal solid waste diversion credits payable 4,601,763 3,857,440

Payable to Nova Scotia Environment 1,314,789 1,102,126

Unearned revenue 15,386,600 14,359,300

22,678,239 23,346,618NET FINANCIAL RESOURCES

2,255,743 1,146,289

NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

Prepaids 65,836 99,595

Tangible capital assets (Note 5) 4,850,228 5,268,528

4,916,064 5,368,123NET RESOURCES (PAGE 11 AND NOTE 9)

$ 7,171,807 $ 6,514,412

COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONMarch 31

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Commitment (Note 7)

On Behalf of the Board

__________________________________________ Director ___________________________________ Director

2015 2014

BUDGET

Excess of revenue over expenditures $ 364,560 $ 657,395 $ 551,036

Aquisition of tangible capital assets, net (497,500) (156,371) (2,303,175)

Amortization of tangible capital assets - 574,671 321,638

(497,500) 418,300 (1,981,537)

Aquisition of prepaids - 33,759 7,417

Increase (decrease) in net financial resources (132,940) 1,109,454 (1,423,057)

Net financial resources, beginning of year 1,146,289 2,569,346

Increase (decrease) in financial resources 1,109,454 (1,423,057)

Net financial resources, end of year $ 2,255,743 $ 1,146,289

COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET FINANCIAL RESOURCESMarch 31



NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMarch 31, 2015

COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSYear ended March 31

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents: 2015 2014

OPERATING

Excess of revenues over expenditures $ 657,395 $ 551,063

Amortization 574,671 321,638

Gain on sale of tangible capital assets (15,000) -

1,217,066 872,701Change in non-cash operating working capital

Receivables (69,090) 650,895

Inventory 79,582 (17,186)

Prepaids 33,759 7,417

Payables and accruals (1,695,671) 642,180

Unearned revenue 1,027,300 191,952

592,946 2,347,959

FINANCING

Repayment of bank borrowings (8) (500,618)CAPITAL

Proceeds from sale of tangible capital assets 15,000 -

Purchase of tangible capital assets (156,371) (2,303,175)

(141,371) (2,303,175)

INVESTING

Proceeds from sale of investments 7,093,112 7,250,156

Purchase of investments (7,615,221) (1,000,000)

Issue of notes receivable - (91,308)

Repayment of notes receivable 33,783 28,171

(488,326) 6,187,019

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (36,759) 5,731,185Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 7,331,774 1,600,589

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 7,295,015 $ 7,331,774


1. NATURE OF OPERATIONSThe Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. is a not-for-profit organization established by the Nova Scotia government to develop and administer industry stewardship programs that increase waste diversion, enable the establishment of new industries based on the processing of materials diverted from the waste stream, and provide incentives to the people of Nova Scotia to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost.

Under regulation, all revenues earned are deposited to the Resource Recovery Fund, which is the property of the Province of Nova Scotia. All expenditures incurred by the Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. to operate, administer and fulfil the mandates of the Province of Nova Scotia Solid Waste Management Strategy are expenditures of the Resource Recovery Fund. Accordingly, all assets, liabilities and net resources reported in these financial statements are the property of the Resource Recovery Fund and are held on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia by the Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentationThe combined financial statements include the accounts of the Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. and the Resource Recovery Fund. Significant inter-entity loans and transactions have been eliminated in these combined financial statements. These combined financial statements are the representations of management prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for provincial governments as established by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Use of estimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principals requires the Organization’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenditures during the year.


2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Certain of these estimates require subjective or complex judgements by management that may be uncertain. Some of these items include allowance for doubtful accounts, amortization and unearned revenue. Actual results could differ from those reported.

Revenue recognitionResource Recovery Fund follows the deferral method of accounting for revenue. Revenue is recognized in the month it is receivable (or received) if the amount can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Interest income is recognized as it is earned.

Tangible capital assetsTangible capital assets are recorded at cost. Rates and bases of amortization applied to write-off the cost of tangible capital assets over their estimated lives are as follows:

Buildings 5%, straight line

Field equipment 20%, straight lineProcessing equipment 12.5%, 20%, 33 1/3%, straight lineLeasehold improvements 14.2%, straight lineOffice and warehouse equipment 20%, straight lineComputer hardware and software 20%, 33 1/3%, straight lineContainers

Bags 33 1/3%, straight line Tubs 10%, straight line

Vehicles 33 1/3%, straight lineTrailers 14.2%, straight line

When conditions indicate that a tangible capital asset no longer contributes to the Resource Recovery Fund’s ability to provide goods and services, or that the value of future economic benefits associated with the

tangible capital asset is less than its net book value, the cost of the tangible capital asset is reduced to reflect the decline in the asset’s value. Write-downs are not reversed.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

InventoryInventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

Forgivable loansThe Resource Recovery Fund accounts for forgivable loans as conditional grants. The forgivable loans are non-interest bearing and are advanced with repayment not to be expected unless certain conditions are not met.

Unearned revenue and measurement uncertaintyUnearned revenue represents deposits received for beverage containers that have not been returned for redemption and fees received for tires which will be returned for disposal at a future date. Unearned beverage revenue is sixty (60) days worth of revenue calculated on the last twelve (12) months’ average daily revenue adjusted by the current year’s return rate. Unearned tire revenue is calculated on the last three (3) years of tire revenue adjusted by the past six (6) years’ average return rate. The actual revenue the Fund may collect compared to the unearned revenue calculation is uncertain as the calculation is affected by the above

management assumptions. However, in the past, the unearned revenue has remained consistent even with updated inputs for the calculation for each fiscal year. As a result, it is expected that the range of uncertainty for the unearned revenue is not significant.

Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances with banks and short term investments with maturity dates of 90 days or less. Bank borrowings are considered to be

financing activities.

Foreign currency translationThe Fund does not enter into foreign currency futures and forward contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the period end exchange rate. Revenue and expenditures denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of the transaction. Translation gains or losses are recognized in the period in which they occur.


2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Financial instrumentsThe Resource Recovery Fund classifies its financial instruments at amortized cost.

This category includes cash and cash equivalents, receivables, notes receivable, investments, payables and accruals, unearned revenue, payable to Nova Scotia Environment and municipal solid waste diversion credits payable. They are initially recognized at cost and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses on financial assets.

Management assesses each financial instrument to determine whether there are any impairment losses. If so, they are reported in the statement of operations.

Transaction costs related to financial instruments in the amortized cost category are added to the carrying value of the instrument.

There are no unrealized gains or losses therefore the statement of remeasurement gains and losses has not been presented.

Income taxesThe Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 149(I)(d) of the Canadian Income Tax Act.

3. NOTES RECEIVABLE 2015 2014

Non-interest bearing notes with variable payments, maturing between 2016 and 2028.

$ 178,271 $ 212,054

4. INVESTMENTSInvestments consist of loans receivable from the Province of Nova Scotia – Department of Finance. These loans are issued at interest rates ranging from 0.78% to 1.85% and mature as follows:

2016 2017 2018 Total$ 4,357,557 $ 4,122,503 $ 3,800,000 $ 12,280,060

5. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS 2015 2014

CostAccumulated Amortization Net Book Value Net Book Value

Land $ 294,100 $ - $ 294,100 $ 294,100

Field equipment 430,982 426,726 4,256 14,460

Processing equipment 461,123 99,435 361,688 386,200

Buildings 2,986,531 735,875 2,250,656 2,370,915

Office and warehouse equipment 213,854 183,921 29,933 15,360

Containers 1,448,555 1,372,975 75,580 110,487Leasehold improvements 9,508 379 9,129 3,957

Computer hardware and software 1,293,397 833,601 459,796 552,852

Vehicles 51,939 51,569 370 14,797

Trailers 1,613,600 248,880 1,364,720 1,505,400

$ 8,803,589 $ 3,953,361 $ 4,850,228 $ 5,268,528

6. BANK INDEBTEDNESSThe Resource Recovery Fund has an operating credit facility of $2,000,000 none of which is used at March 31, 2015. Interest is calculated at prime plus 0.5%.

7. COMMITMENTThe Resource Recovery Fund has entered into agreements with specific organizations and businesses to provide funding for various recycling programs across Nova Scotia. At March 31, 2015, $335,401 (2014 - $290,396)

of the restricted for approved programs resources has been committed under these agreements.

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONThe Fund reimburses the Nova Scotia Environment for services and expenses incurred on the Fund’s behalf. During the year, costs of $1,314,789 (2014 - $1,102,126) were incurred, of which $1,314,789 (2014 - $1,102,126) is payable at year end.


9. RESTRICTIONS ON NET RESOURCESNet resources under the Resource Recovery Fund restricted for future projects, represents the amount internally restricted for funding various future projects as approved and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Resource Recovery Fund.

10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK MANAGEMENT

Credit riskCredit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Resource Recovery Fund if a debtor fails to make payments when due. The Fund is exposed to this risk relating to its receivables and notes receivable.

Credit risk is mitigated by management’s review of aging and collection of receivables, only 0.75% of receivables are over 60 days. The Fund recognizes a specific allowance for doubtful accounts when management considers the expected amounts to be recovered is lower than the actual receivable.

The Resource Recovery Fund is exposed to investment credit risk through its investments. The maximum exposure to investment credit risk is outlined in Note 4.

There have been no significant changes from the previous year in exposure to risk or policies, procedures and methods used to measure the risk.

Liquidity riskLiquidity risk is the risk that the organization will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities. The organization is exposed to this risk mainly in respect of its bank indebtedness, payables and accruals and municipal solid waste diversion credits payable. At balance date, the organization has available financial assets to meet these obligations and there was no significant change in exposure from the prior year.

Market riskMarket risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of market factors. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk. The organization is mainly exposed to currency and price risk related to its sales of recyclable materials.

The currency risk is predominately US funds. The average US exchange rate was $1.139 for the twelve month period. As at March 31, 2015 the receivables denominated in US currency were approximately $577,396 (2014 - 486,000).

The price risk is related to fluctuations in commodities. During the year commodity prices for PET and aluminium fluctuated by approximately 12%. This fluctuation could result in an increase or decrease of sales by approximately $677,000. The Resource Recovery Fund participates in a national buying group on certain of its commodity sales to minimize the risk.

There have been no significant changes from the previous year in the exposure to risk or policies, procedures and methods used to measure the risk.

11. COMPARATIVE FIGURESCertain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the financial statement presentation adopted for the current year.


RRFB NOVA SCOTIA REVENUE

Sales of recyclable materials 12%

Deposits 80%

Tire program 7% Rental, investment,

and other income 1%

Municipal funding7,389,071

PROGRAM EXPENDITURES DETAIL

TOTAL OPERATIONAL & PROGRAM EXPENDITURES

Operation costs38,197,707

RRFB Nova Scotia admin and mandates2,805,514

Program expenditures8,703,860

Nova Scotia Environment1,314,789

RRFB Nova Scotia BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015

Rick Ramsay, ChairPresident, Richard G. Ramsay Management Consultants Inc.

Rick Ramsay was re-appointed Chair of the RRFB Nova Scotia Board

of Directors in May 2014. He is President of Richard G. Ramsay Management Consultants Inc., a company specializing in financial, human resources, governance and organizational restructuring, and policy support for small business, municipalities and non-governmental organizations in the Maritime Provinces. Prior to the formation of his company, Rick served as Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of the County of Kings for 20 years. He was formerly Vice President of the Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce and President of the East Hants and Districts Chamber of Commerce. He also served his community as Treasurer of the East Hants Family Resource Centre. Rick is a past President of the Association of Municipal Administrators of Nova Scotia, and the Rotary Club of Kentville. He holds a Masters of Public Administration (1998) from the University of Western Ontario.

Leland AnthonyCouncillor, Municipality of Yarmouth

Leland Anthony was born in Yarmouth, N.S. and has lived his entire life in the small rural community of

Chebogue. He and his wife have three sons. They are fortunate to have all three boys and their families still working in their area. Before running for municipal council, Leland served on several committees and boards, including Director and Past President of the Western Nova Scotia Exhibition, and Director on the boards of the YRBC, YCEA, Community Futures, and the Yarmouth branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Leland was elected councillor for the Municipality of Yarmouth in 1995, and served four years as Warden. He is the Chair of Region 7 Waste Check, and has sat on Regional Chairs for the last eight years, serving as Vice Chair for the last three years.

Ray CôtéProfessor Emeritus, Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University

Ray Côté is Professor Emeritus in Resource

and Environmental Studies at Dalhousie University. He is also on the Board of Directors of EfficiencyOne and a member of


the Advisory Board of the Dalhousie Research Program in Energy, Advanced Materials and Sustainability. In 2012 he was named one of Canada’s 2012 Clean 50, recognizing his efforts to promote sustainability and clean capitalism over a 40 year career. He has been a columnist on business and the environment for the Burnside News for the past 20 years. Prior to his retirement in 2008 from full-time teaching and research, Ray was Professor of Environmental Studies, Director of the Eco-Efficiency Centre and held the R.A. Jodrey Chair in Management.

Claire DetheridgeCouncillor, Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Claire Detheridge is a municipal councillor with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. First elected

in 1982, she has served two terms as Deputy Mayor. Claire has served numerous intermittent years as Chair of the Public Services Committee and is passionate about the role municipalities have in making Nova Scotia a great place to live and work. Claire is a sitting member of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities (UNSM), serving position of Vice President and is also a member of the Regional Caucus. Claire was elected to be the UNSM representative on RRFB Nova Scotia’s Board in 2010 and was reappointed in 2013.

Marcus Goodick President, Enviroculture Consulting Ltd.

Marcus Goodick recently established his own company, Enviroculture Consulting, to help

businesses improve their management of end-of-life materials and implement successful environmental programs. Prior to his current role he was the Senior Manager, Environment and Sustainability at Bell Aliant for eight years where he worked collaboratively to integrate more sustainable business practices. He also worked for five years with Halifax Regional Municipality’s Solid Waste-Resources Department helping businesses implement successful recycling and organics programs. Marcus holds a Masters in Resource and Environmental Studies (2002) from Dalhousie University and was named a member of Canada’s 2013 Clean 50, honouring outstanding contributors to sustainable development and clean capitalism in Canada. Marcus also serves on the Board of the Clean Nova Scotia Foundation.

Gail JohnsonCouncillor, County of Richmond

Gail Johnson is a councillor for the County of Richmond. First elected in 1991, she has served two terms as

Deputy Warden and one term as Warden of Richmond County. Gail also serves on the Renewable Energy Committee, the Bras d’or Lakes Biosphere Reserve Committee and the Richmond County Literacy Committee. Gail was a member of Richmond County’s Waste Management Committee from 1996 to 2000 and was elected to RRFB Nova Scotia’s Board in 2010. Gail is passionate about public service and volunteering in her local community.

Scott MacLeanQuality Assurance Manager, Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.

Scott MacLean is the Quality Assurance Manager for the Michelin Tire Manufacturing

Facility in Waterville, Nova Scotia. Joining Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. in 1987, Scott has held a broad range of roles across production, maintenance, personnel and quality in three different manufacturing facilities during his career.

Joan MasseyFormer MLA for Dartmouth East

Joan Massey operates a boutique store, 1958Vintage, located in the Plan B Halifax co-op.

1958Vintage specializes in vintage clothing and household items, and upholds the reduce, reuse, recycle values. Joan was elected to the Provincial Legislature as the representative for Dartmouth East in 2003 and served until 2009. During that time at Province House she served as Deputy House Speaker. Joan served as Official Opposition Critic for Health Promotion and Protection and Mental Health, Tourism and Culture, and Communications Nova Scotia and Environment Critic. She had two of her bills pass into law. Prior to becoming an MLA, Joan served as her community’s elected School Board Representative. She was educated at the Dartmouth Vocational School (the Akerley Campus NSCC) and worked for several years as an Administrative Assistant.

Bill MorashChief Financial Officer, Farnell Packaging Limited

Bill Morash, CA, is the Chief Financial Officer at Farnell Packaging Limited,

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an environmentally responsible manufacturer of flexible packaging materials in Dartmouth, N.S. His input and commitment to the strategic management team has contributed to Farnell Packaging being recognized as a leader in the flexible packaging industry, as well as having award winning environmental and sustainable manufacturing best practices. Prior to joining Farnell Packaging in 1997, he was a Senior Manager at Grant Thornton LLP. Bill is a member or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia (1992) and has a Bachelors of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University (1990).

Nick Moryto Consultant

Over the past 30 years, Nick Moryto has held senior marketing and sales roles with the world’s largest beverage

companies, including Pepsi-Cola, Coca-Cola, and ABInbev, the world’s largest brewer. His involvement with beverage container recycling dates back to the first beverage container recycling company is Atlantic Canada, EnCorp New Brunswick, where he was a board member. Nick has also served as Chairman of the Canadian Soft Drink Association of Atlantic Canada. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of

Toronto and a management development diploma from Penn State University. Nick was appointed to the RRFB Board of Directors in June 2014.

Andrew Murphy Director of Air Quality, Climate Change and Resource Management Branch, Nova Scotia Environment

Andrew Murphy has 19 years of experience working on a wide variety of environmental policy issues. He has been with Nova Scotia Environment in various capacities since 1996, first in supporting the implementation of the solid waste resource management strategy and initiatives such as the deposit-refund system and disposal bans. Currently, he is director of the Air Quality, Climate Change and Resource Management branch, where he provides leadership for the development of policy related to waste management, air quality, climate change, contaminated sites and dangerous goods. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Masters Degree in Development Economics from Dalhousie University.

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