Planet Protectors
Planet Protectors, created in partnership with Acadia University in 2013–2014, is a community waste management and environmental education program for children developed by Valley Waste Resource Management and Acadia’s Department of Community Development.
To meet Captain Vortex and the Planet Protectors, contact our Education Department for more information at education@vwrm.com 902 679 1325.
Here are the pre-trip materials:
Planet Protectors Pre Trip Sorting Slide Show
Planet Protectors Teacher Manual Sept 2021
Planet Protectors Teacher Feedback Form
If have any questions, contact our Education Department for more information at education@vwrm.com or call 902 679 1325.
Community
Free Interactive Presentations
The Education Team are happy to present to your group or club on a number of topics including:
- Waste Management 101
- Textile Waste
- Food Waste
- Vermicomposting
- Stewardship Programs
- Extended Producers Responsibility and more!
Contact our team to book a presentation for your group or club! education@vwrm.com 902-679-1325
Did you know Valley Waste offers behind-the-scenes site tours?
Come see what really happens to your waste after it leaves the curb — spoiler alert: it definitely doesn’t all go to landfill! Join us for a myth-busting, eye-opening walk through our facility and discover where your garbage, recycling, and organics actually end up.
Get in touch with our Education Team to learn more or book your tour! education@vwrm.com 902 679 1325
Valley Waste hits the road!
Our team regularly hosts booths to share tips, tools, and best practices for smarter waste management. You may have seen us at events like:
Kentville Home Show, Wing Welcome, Immigration Fair, Acadia Plant Sale, 4-H Events, Fire Safety Week, Wolfville Street Fair
Planning an event?
We’d love to be there! Contact us if you’d like Valley Waste to host a booth at your upcoming gathering.
education@vwrm.com 902 679 1325
Waste Education for Elementary, High School, College and University Students
Book the Valley Waste Education Team for FREE tours, presentations and interactive waste management education on site or in your classroom! We also provide sorting labels and information to help you with what goes where. Contact our Education Team for more information or to book a presentation. education@vwrm.com 902-679-1325
Pre-Primary - Grade 5
- Waste Management and Sorting - Learn what goes where, what is new in recycling and how you can help divert waste from landfill.
- Beached - Our popular beach waste presentation dives into ocean-bound plastics' local and global impacts. Students can see and smell with our tasty salty show and tell!
- Food Too Good To Waste - Find out more about how we can reduce food waste at home and at school.
- Vermicomposting - Meet worms and learn about how hard they work to break down our food waste.
- Site Tours - visit our site to find out more about the transfer station and what happens to your waste once it leaves the curb.
- Planet Protectors - Join us on our mission to save planet Earth with the help of time travelling Captain Vortex. This on-site mission takes about 3 hours and is an awesome field trip for fall or spring.
Contact our Education Team to book your workshop/presentation at education@vwrm.com 902-679-1325
Grades 6-12
- Waste Management and Sorting - Learn what goes where, what is new in recycling and how you can help divert waste from landfill.
- Textiles (Grade 7) - This 50 minute workshop is designed to get students thinking about the environmental and social impacts of what we wear.
- Food Too Good To Waste - Find out more about how we can reduce food waste at home and at school.
- Just Eat It - A short documentary film about food waste in Canada and one couple who dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.
- Vermicomposting - Meet worms and learn about how hard they work to break down our food waste.
- Site Tours - visit our site to find out more about the transfer station and what happens to your waste once it leaves the curb.
- Careers in Waste Management - Learn about different roles in the waste management industry.
Contact our Education Team to book your workshop/presentation at education@vwrm.com 902-679-1325
- Waste Management and Sorting - Learn what goes where, what is new in recycling and how you can help divert waste from landfill.
- Food Too Good To Waste - Find out more about how we can reduce food waste at home and at school.
- Just Eat It - A short documentary film about food waste in Canada and one couple who dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.
- Site Tours - visit our site to find out more about the transfer station and what happens to your waste once it leaves the curb.
- Contact our Education Team to book your workshop/presentation at education@vwrm.com 902-679-1325
Helping Businesses with Waste Solutions
We are here to help! Our Education Team can offer:
- Help with carrying out waste audits, and waste management;
- Signage and sorting guides;
- Staff education;
- Online presentations;
- Advice about sustainable packaging which could help reduce your waste and potentially save you money!
- Tailor made presentations to suit your needs.
Valley Waste helped us research and locate sustainable packaging for our products. They continue to help us with reducing waste in our business, and answer questions about sustainability as we continue to grow. Janine Radul, General Manager, Petite Patrie Chocolate, Kentville
Waste Management for New Businesses
Starting a new business comes with a long to-do list — and waste management isn’t always top of mind. We’re here to make it easy. Our team has created presentations and resources to help you understand your requirements and set up an efficient, compliant system from day one.
Waste Management 101: Getting Started
Learn the essentials of setting up waste services for your business. Topics include:
- How to order a green cart
- Sorting tips and best practices
- Staff training and onboarding
- Deciding between curbside collection or hiring a local hauler
Annual waste audits can build long-term sustainable habits and help streamline operations.
Our Education Team can walk you through:
- How to conduct a waste audit step-by-step
- How to develop an effective waste management plan
- Customizing audit steps based on your business size
Let us know your business size so we can tailor the process to your needs.
For a Waste Audit Guide click here
We offer educational site tours to help businesses see firsthand where their waste goes after it leaves the curb.
While tours are currently paused due to restrictions, we hope to resume them soon.
If you’d like to be notified when they restart, send us an email.
