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… forestry sequestration (NB the offset figure relates to only the very small part of total forestry assets that are eligible for units under the Emissions Trading Scheme – the actual carbon being sequestered is far higher); and
an increase in the amount of waste sent to landfill (by 10%), based on kilograms per staff member.
The full story is available here: Positive emissions report sets tone for behaviour change.
Other actions
Examples of other actions we are taking as an organisation to red…
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-environmental-contribution/
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Ministry for Environment’s approved funding for St Andrews Beach landfill clean up.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/funds-approved-to-assess-landfill-remediation-options/
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The first greenhouse gas emissions inventory report for Waitaha/Canterbury is available to read, analysing emissions for our region in 2018 and 2021.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/emissions-inventory-a-first-for-canterbury/
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… Email: darryn@wql.co.nz
The Canterbury Regional Council and Waimakariri District Council have received an application from Woodstock Quarries Limited for resource consents to expand an existing hard rock quarry and to establish and operate new solid waste management and disposal facility for the disposal of construction and demolition waste, contaminated soils and special wastes at 513 Trig Road, View Hill, legally described as LOT 1 DP 481768.
Quarry Expansion
The proposed quarry extension…
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-consents/woodstock-quarries-limited/
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We have responded to multiple chemical spills at a site in Woolston, with help from other agencies.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/collaborative-response-to-contain-chemical-spills/
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An educational charity is helping to spread the word about sustainability in the South Canterbury region.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/community-group-focusing-on-sustainable-living/
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Find out how to safely and legally dispose of used or unwanted agricultural chemicals (agrichemicals) and view a list of banned agrichemicals.
Disposal of used or unwanted agrichemicals
Responsible agrichemical disposal practices protect people and the environment by preventing the contamination of land and potential risks to human health.
Environment Canterbury is a supporter of the Agrecovery programme, ensuring that unwanted chemicals can be taken safely from the farm.
Agrecovery provid…
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/agricultural-chemicals/
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… people, natural and built assets and the regional economy.
There are five work programmes in this portfolio:
Leading community resilience
Managing the coastal environment
Climate change resilience
Managing contaminated land, hazardous substances and waste
Leading flood and river resilience.
Leading community resilience While it is not possible to keep everyone safe from all hazards, it is possible to mitigate the risks through being well-informed, well-prepared and resilient. Being prepare…
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/climate-change-and-community-resilience/
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Lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our environment. Check out these top tips to protect land and keep water clean around your property.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/keep-your-lifestyle-block-tip-top/
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Regional park rangers are now warranted to issue instant $750 fines to anyone found dumping rubbish in Canterbury's three regional parks.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/instant-fines-for-dumping-rubbish-in-regional-parks/
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