About Us
Who We Are:
Clean Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1988. Our staff is guided by a Board of Directors with representation from the realms of business, academics, government, and our community at large. Over the last 20 years, the organization has evolved into an effective, high profile institution with a broad mandate to work with individuals, government, business, and communities to improve our environment.
Our Methods
We engage in dialogue to seek the middle way that will lead us forward to change. We recognize that as members of this community, we are part of the problem, and are therefore empowered to be part of the solution. The challenges that our members, staff and organization face are the same as those faced by the rest of Nova Scotia. We seek actions that create real change and yet offer opportunities for learning to those who engage in them.
Education and Collaboration:
Clean Nova Scotia is effective in part because we are independent, yet we are able to work with business, governments and communities, collaboratively and in a non-adversarial way. We are able to bring business, governments, institutions, communities and individuals together to work toward a sustainable society. That means long-term protection of the environment, health, and economic viability. We implement programs that other organizations could or would not be able to undertake effectively. These programs will make a real difference toward sustainable long-term prosperity. Our strength is in finding solutions that fit the communities they are intended for, by getting members of the communities involved in a meaningful manner at the early stages.