This summer, as you are packing for the beach or organizing family barbeques, you may also be planning a more environmentally friendly way to transport groceries. Prince Edward Island will be doing its part to reduce single use plastics when the Plastic Bag Reduction Act comes...
The Contractor Licensing Program and related certifications allow contractors to carry out high quality work in and adjacent to watercourses, wetlands and buffer zones with benefit of an expedited response time from Environment, Energy and Climate Action. Eligible activities...
There are different requirements for vendors depending on what kind of pesticides you sell. What are Self-Select Domestic Class Pesticides? These pesticides require no dilution or mixing prior to use. Typically, they are sold in a volume or weight of less that one litre or one...
Islanders’ enthusiastic support for reducing single-use plastic checkout bags is decreasing the volume of plastic entering the Island’s solid waste system. As a result, there will be no need to increase fees for reusable or paper bags in January as originally planned. The minimum...
Anyone that wants to buy a commercial, restricted or agricultural class pesticide that does not possess a Pesticide Applicator Certificate, must first obtain a Pesticide Purchase Permit. What are the requirements? To obtain a Pesticide Purchase Permit, you must be at least 18...
Knowing more about the forest sector in PEI will help government shape policies and programs that support the Island forests. Forests, Fish and Wildlife staff will be meeting with local forestry companies to collect information on the impact of the sector throughout the province...
Now that the Plastic Bag Reduction Act has been in place for several months, Islanders and businesses are invited to provide written comments and feedback online. The Act came into effect July 1, 2019, encouraging the switch from single-use checkout bags to reusable bags. The...
Because the cheapest energy is the energy you never use, energy efficiency can save Islanders money and reduce energy use. Islanders who are interested in reducing their energy consumption can benefit from energy efficiency grants and rebates. Islanders with low-to-moderate...
“What the heck is cleantech?” Sandra Moore laughs as she repeats the question that she has been asked many times since taking on her role as director of the Cleantech Academy and Innovation Centre with the provincial government. “It is a good question. I like to think of it as...
One vertical poster for businesses to download, print and display.