Started in 1993, the Zero G (Garbage) Program focuses on internal waste management. Although it began as a basic recycling program, SaskPower employees are now able to recycle or reuse approximately 20 different types of materials.
The Zero G Program promotes the five Rs of waste management: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover. To ensure employee awareness and participation, regular meetings are held at over 80 customer service centres, transmission and distribution stations, power plants and other facilities. We also provide waste management and minimization tools and resources to SaskPower employees.
SaskPower Clean Team
We partner with the Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibitions to help local community groups address waste management and disposal on fair grounds. This partnership reduces waste at local landfills, provides revenue streams for non-profit groups through honoraria and recycling proceeds, and we also provide year-round access to SaskPower recycling and refuse bins for all exhibition facilities.
Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council
We provide financial support to the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council. In 2009, SaskPower joined the Board of Directors. Being on the Board will allow us to contribute to the initiatives undertaken and to further our own environmental stewardship efforts.
Think Food
This program is a joint venture between SaskPower and the Regina and District Food Bank. By recycling laser and inkjet cartridges from all SaskPower offices, we help to raise money for Saskatchewan Food Banks.
