Nova Scotia Recycles Contest
Who, What, When and How?
The Nova Scotia Recycles Contest is an opportunity to take action and promote waste reduction in your community. The purpose of the contest is to encourage participation in recycling and composting programs, and to celebrate the ongoing role of Nova Scotia youth in making this province a recognized leader in waste reduction.
Open to students in grades primary to twelve, the contest is launched each fall and offers over $55,000 in cash and prizes!
Nova Scotia Recycles Contest is Now Closed!
Feb 6, 2012 - The deadline for entering the 2011-12 Nova Scotia Recycles Contest has passed. Thanks to all participants for their many great entries! Judging will take place at the end of February, and the winners will be announced shortly thereafter. Please check back in March to find out the names of winning students and see some of their artwork.
12th Annual Nova Scotia Recycles Contest
Sept 19, 2011 - RRFB Nova Scotia has kicked-off the 12th annual Nova Scotia Recycles Contest! This year's contest challenges students to be "Super Green!" in order to help us all reach the provincial goal of reducing our solid waste from an average of 420 KG to 300 KG/person/year by 2015.
Here are the contest details:
- The contest is open to all Nova Scotia students in grades primary to twelve.
- There are six contest categories, by grade level: P-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 12.
- Entries are accepted in English or French.
- Winners and runners-up are chosen for every grade level in each of the seven waste management regions.
- Winners and runners-up are invited to attend an awards celebration in their region.
Entries must be postmarked by February 3, 2012. Entries postmarked by December 9, 2011 are eligible for early bird prizes!
To download the 2011 Nova Scotia Recycles Contest packages by grade level, click on the links below:
Elementary School
Grades P-6
[ English | French ]
Junior/Senior High
Grades 7-12
[ English | French ]