The Village of New Denver is receiving provincial funding to expand its community composting program.
The village has been awarded $8,760 through the Clean BC Organics Funding Program to increase composting capacity for both New Denver and Silverton.
The funding program, according to the province, is designed to keep organic waste out of landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Organic content represents 40 per cent of the waste sent to B.C. landfills, where it breaks down and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
The province said when organics are composted, they are transformed into nutrient-rich soil that supports healthy ecosystems.
“People in the Kootenays and across the province are passionate about reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills,” said Brittny Anderson, MLA for Kootenay Central, in a press release.
“This funding means that New Denver and Silverton will be able to expand composting capabilities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and benefit residents in one of B.C.’s most beautiful rural areas.”
The New Denver project is one of four in the province receiving funding this year, all of which are expected to start this spring.
Collectively, the four projects will serve almost 11,000 people in British Columbia and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 655 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent every year, which is approximately equal to taking 219 cars off B.C. roads.
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