Our Power, Our Planet: Local Solutions to Combat Climate Change  

Posted on:
April 22, 2026

The theme for Earth Day 2026 is Our Power, Our Planet and focuses on individual actions and local solutions to combat climate change. 

Victoria County’s municipal services give easy ways to reduce waste and protect our environment this Earth Day and everyday. Here are a few simple actions you can take.  

Support our ReUse Centre! 

Before sending something to the landfill, ask yourself, could someone else use this? 

Give your items a second life and a chance to be new to someone else. By donating to the ReUse Centre, you’re not only keeping items out of the landfill, you’re also supporting local non-profits in our community. 
 
Learn more at: ReUse Centre – Victoria County 

Don’t throw out your textiles 

Textiles make up about 9% of landfill waste! 
 
Before tossing, consider donating, thrifting or repairing your clothing when you can. 
If it can’t be worn, fixed or reused you can bring it to our Enviro-Depots in Baddeck and New Haven for recycling. Wear it out! Don’t throw it out. 

Compost your food waste 

Organics are the #1 material found in Nova Scotia landfills. 

When food ends up in the garbage, it produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas, and wastes valuable resources like water, energy and time. Instead, use our curbside organics collection to compost food scraps and keep them out of the landfill. 

If it can’t be donated or eaten, compost it! 

Every small change adds up. By using the services available right here in Victoria County, we can work together to reduce waste and protect our environment! 

Happy Earth Day!