More International Attention for Provincial Solid Waste Management System

ENVIRONMENT/LABOUR--More International Attention for Provincial Solid Waste Management System

Nova Scotia's success in waste-resource management is getting more international attention; this time from Europe.

A 12-member delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina begins a tour of the province on Monday, Nov. 10. The visit was arranged by the Canadian Urban Institute as part of a multi-year project to rebuild local governments.

"We're honoured that the Canadian Urban Institute feels that Nova Scotia's approach to waste management could serve as a model for Bosnia and Herzegovina," said Environment and Labour Minister Kerry Morash. "I look forward to meeting the delegates and learning how we can help them meet their challenges."

While in Nova Scotia, the delegates will study solid waste- resource management programs and facilities in Halifax Regional Municipality and the Municipality of Colchester County. They will tour Minas Basin Pulp and Power in Hantsport. The paper mill uses only recycled fibre.

They will also meet with representatives of local environmental engineering and consulting firms.

"Nova Scotia has a thriving environmental industries sector," Mr. Morash said. "I'm hopeful that the rebuilding of local and regional governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina could lead to additional international business opportunities for those industries."

The government leaders, scientists and engineers come from Tuzla Canton. A canton is roughly equivalent to a province.

This is the second delegation to study Nova Scotia's waste- resource management system this year. In September, 28 members of the Japanese Environmental Research Institute came to study Nova Scotia's waste-resource management program.