PROJECT LIST

1993-2000

Screener in action

 

Integrated Waste Management Projects

 

Project: Goldbar Wastewater Treatment Plant Power Assessment
Client: Interlock Automation
Year: 1999
Description: Completed an on-site assessment of energy management opportunities for the City of Edmonton, Goldbar Wastewater Treatment Plant. Assessed existing energy management opportunities at Goldbar’s main plant and established key power quality and energy utilization baselines.

 

Project: Ardrossan Sewage Lagoon Decommissioning  
Client: Strathcona County
Year: 1999
Description: Decommissioning and reclamation options for the Ardrossan Sewage Lagoon Facility. Implemented plan to stabilizing anaerobic ponds. The remaining landscape was allowed to recover naturally, permitting vegetation to grow and serve as a nesting habitat for wetland birds.

 

Project: Integrated Waste Management System Review
Client: Strathcona County  
Year: 1999
Description: Developed an integrated waste management strategy for Strathcona County in 1999 including public consultation program, development and analysis of options, full cost accounting, benchmarking with other community’s, and a public survey.  

 

Project: Procedures Manual  
Client: RBW Waste Management
Year: 1999-2000  
Description: Developed procedures manual for waste plant. Procedures cover all plant functions, and include a startup procedure, wash process procedure, filter cleaning procedure, dryer operating procedure, extractor process procedure, etc. Also upgraded wastewater treatment system using DAF (dissolved air flotation).  

 

Project: Telus Waste Sort  
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Performed a waste sort for three Telus buildings located in Edmonton. Obtained data regarding waste management practices and established a benchmark.  Determined the composition and waste generation rates of the waste stream, recyclable stream, bathroom and kitchen waste, assisted in determining the success of various waste minimization programs, assisted TELUS in determining the disposal of recyclables and economic savings due to waste minimization.  

 

Project: Landfill Investigations and Reclamation Planning
Client: Strathcona County  
Year: 1997-1998
Description: Conducted soil and water testing to determine whether leachate was leaking at a landfill in Strathcona County.  A Landfill Reclamation plan was devised, taking into account current and past regulations governing landfill operations and closure. 

 

Project: Waste Services Contract Review and Tender Evaluation  
Client: County of Strathcona
Year: 1998
Description: Conducted an evaluation and tender review for the five-year waste management contract.  KC will be developing an integrated waste management strategy for the County in 1999 including a public survey and partial waste sort.  

 

Project: Whitecourt Road Sweepings Disposal  
Client: Town of Whitecourt  
Year: 1998
Description: Tested road sweepings to determine if method of disposal met current criteria for materials usage.

 

Project: Red Earth Truck Wash & Laundromat Ltd.
Client: Private
Year: 1998
Description: Determined regulations and government departments responsible for developing a plan to dispose of waste water and solids from reverse osmosis water treatment facilities.

 

Project: Public Opinion Process for Waste Management Services  
Client: City of Spruce Grove  
Year: 1998
Description: Conducted a public survey, focus group meeting, and developed recommendations for the overall waste management service requirements for the City of Spruce Grove.  

 

Project: Alberta Review of Environmental Services for the Construction and Demolition Industry  
Client: Action on Waste 
Year: 1998
Description: Conducted a review of environmental services available to reduce construction and demolition waste in Alberta.  The information was collected as part of a multi-media educational package for resource management in the Construction, Reconstruction and Demolition Industry.

 

Project: NIMBY Board Game  
Client: Recycling Council of Alberta  
Year: 1997
Description: Researched and provided updated facts and questions for the integration of tire recycling information game aimed at elementary students.  

 

Project: Waste Management Services Programs Review  
Client: City of Leduc
Year: 1997
Description: Conducted a review of all current waste management services programs including recycling, composting and curbside collection. Recommendations were provided to move the City towards a cost-effective and integrated waste minimization plan to significantly reduce the waste stream going to landfill.  This project had an extensive public communication component that included focus groups, surveys, and personal contact.

 

Project: Environment Canada Waste Audits  
Client: Environment Canada  
Year: 1997
Description: Locations in Edmonton, Yellowknife and Calgary were evaluated to determine if Environment Canada’s target of reducing waste going to landfill by 80% was being achieved at each of the locations.  Waste and recyclables were physically sorted and the results were analyzed to give Environment Canada innovative and workable solutions to further reduce waste going to landfill.  

 

Project: Environment Canada Twin Atria Building Waste Audit  
Client: Environment Canada  
Year: 1996
Description: Conducted an analysis of the effectiveness of the "No Waste" recycling program.  This included a physical audit of waste and recyclables, interpretation of results, and recommendations for improvements for future improvements.

 

Project: Feasibility Study for the Re-use of On-site Wood Ash and Bottom Sand Material as an Aggregate Road Base Material  
Client: Eagle River Power Generating Station  
Year: 1995
Description: Conducted a feasibility study of the potential environmental impacts of re-using wood ash and bottom sand material produced at the Eagle River Power Generating Station in Whitecourt, Alberta as on-site road base for an aggregate type road.  Initial findings showed a good potential for the re-use of wood ash and bottom sand.  Approval was granted by Alberta Environmental Protection to implement this re-use option at the generation station.  

 

Project: New House Food Market  
Client: Brittania House  
Year: 1995
Description: Changed refrigeration condensing units from water cooled to remote air cooled condensers thereby generating cost savings from reduced water use.  Payback period of less than two years was estimated.

 

Project: Public Consultation Plan and Technical Advice: Economic Instruments for Municipal Solid Waste Reduction Project  
Client: Environment Council of Alberta  
Year: 1994
Description: Developed a conceptual plan for the Economic Instruments for Municipal Waste Reduction Task Force including time line; public consultation; information packages; outline for a discussion paper; a Task Force Manual, and a presentation to the Task Force.

 

Project: Draft Recommendations and Draft Report Outline: "Our Forgotten Resource: The Common Sense Approach"  
Client: Environmental Council of Alberta  
Year: 1994
Description: Developed draft recommendations and a draft report outline for the Task Force on Economic Instruments and Waste Reduction instituted by the Environmental Council of Alberta. The project included an evaluation of the Task Force and comments concerning results from the public involvement strategy.

 

Project: Bow Valley Integrated Waste Management Study  
Client: Sentar Consultants Ltd.  
Year: 1993
Description: Conducted portions of the Bow Valley Integrated Waste Management Study on a sub-consulting basis, that included a review of suitable waste minimization technologies such as recycling, composting, and industrial waste audits.  Input was also provided on the transportation, landfill, and public consultation portions of the project. The Bow Valley includes Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country, Morley, and the Stoney Indian Reserve.  

 

Project: A Financial Model - Used Oil Collection by Bottle Depots  
Client: Alberta Bottle Depot Association  
Year: 1994
Description: Developed a financial model for the Alberta Used Oil Association and the Alberta Bottle Depot Association on which to develop an economically feasible system to finance the collection of used motor oil, oil filters, and used oil containers from the public. This project included an evaluation and recommendations for the current project collection locations.

 

Composting

 

Project: Research Project to Verify Greenhouse Gas Generation at Compost Site versus Landfill  
Client: Cleanit Greenit  
Year: On-going
Description: Research conducted with the University of Alberta.

 

Project: Compost Recipe Formulation for Complex Organics at the Cleanit Greenit Compost Site
Client: Various including a tannery, oily carwash sludge, waxes, compost accelerators, oil soaked peat absorbent, etc.
Year: 2000
Description: On-going research to determine compostability of this material using the Cleanit Greenit mini laboratory.  

 

Project: Composting Hydrocarbon Contaminated Tank Bottom Sludge at the Cleanit Greenit Site  
Client: Petro-Canada  
Year: 2000
Description: The two objectives of this project were to cost-effectively divert tank bottom sludge from current disposal practices and to manufacture this material into an organic fertilizer. Laboratory mini-trials were conducted to determine  the compostability of oily sludge.  

 

Project: Compost Mini-trials of Organic Washed Rags Waste Material  
Client: R.B. Williams Industrial Supply Ltd.  
Year: 2000
Description: Formulated recipe and carried out compost trial of organic rags to determine acceptability to the Cleanit Greenit Compost Site facility.  

 

Project: Wood Ash Paving  
Client: KC Environmental Group Ltd.  
Year: 2000
Description: KC Environmental is designing an innovative new wood-ash pavement stabilization medium for use at the Cleanit Greenit compost site.

 

Project: Western Canada Auditing Roundtable (WCAR)  
Client: KC Environmental Group Ltd.  
Year: 2000
Description: WCAR is an auditing process that involves a checklist of a variety of policies, including insurance, emergency procedures, etc.  KC Environmental is carrying out this process for the Cleanit Greenit compost site.

 

Project: Cleanit Greenit Compost Systems  
Client: Several  
Year: 1999-2000
Description: To date (June 2000), thirty-eight commercial/industrial companies have signed on to deposit their organic waste at the Cleanit Greenit Compost Site I. As well, several new customers are a part of the Cleanit Greenit Cart Program. Since initiation of the site, a more diverse array of clients are on board, supplying feedstocks such as landscaping waste, manure, eggs, kitchen grease, sewage sludge, carwash sand and food waste.

 

Project: Cleanit Greenit Compost Systems  
Client: Landscaping yards, general public  
Year: 2000
Description: Cleanit Greenit Composting Systems has developed two compost products for the bulk market. The two products are: Compost Soil Amendment and Compost Based Garden Mix. Both contain compost produced at the Cleanit Greenit site and are marketed under the new Organic Soil logo.

 

Project: Compost Monitoring of Ardrossan Landfill and Compost Site
Client: Strathcona County
Year: 2000
Description:

Compost site monitoring, testing and advice.

 

Project: Weyerhaeuser (Grand Prairie) Compost Pilot
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Composted 21 dry tonnes of pulp sludge, wood waste, ash for Weyerhaeuser Canada. Collected and documented periodic temperature and odour data to determine low cost compost options.

 

Project: Cleanit Greenit Cart System
Client: Several
Year: 1999
Description: Initiated innovative cart system in which carts are delivered to various clients, filled with organic waste generated by the client, picked up on regular route by KC employee, brought to the Cleanit Greenit site, emptied, washed and returned to the client. Clients include  restaurants, hospitals, a seed testing laboratory, breweries, hotels, etc.

 

Project: Composting Facility Operating Practices Course
Client: Compost Council of Canada
Year: 1999
Description: Member of consortium adding the Canadian components to a 4-5 day training program in the operation of large-scale composting facilities. Also involved in program delivery.

 

Project: Ardrossan Composting Operation and Landfill Reclamation Plan
Client: Strathcona County
Year: 1999
Description: Examination of a landfill with seepage and leachate problems. Recommendations developed and divided into immediate and long-term actions, which include the proposed use of the site after reclamation as a combined waste management facility and recreation site.  Developed a composting site and operation plan at the landfill.

 

Project: Cleanit Greenit Composting Systems
Client: Several
Year: 1998
Description: Developed full-scale composting facility for various industrial waste streams. Site capacity is approximately 15000 tonnes/year. The system features a compost mini laboratory developed in conjunction with the University of Alberta to establish strict quality control parameters on the various compost feedstocks.

 

Project: Composting of Biosolids
Client: Town of Devon
Year: 1998
Description: Co-composted Town of Devon’s sewage sludge at 6% solids content at KC’s Cleanit Greenit Composting Systems site. This was in response to the Town’s interest in pursuing economical and environmentally sustainable alternatives for the disposal of its municipal sewage sludge.  Carbon feed stocks are blended with the sewage.

 

Project: Composting Operational Plan integrating with the Landfill Reclamation Plan
Client: Strathcona County
Year: 1998
Description: Conducted a historical profile of the organic piles and developed a compost management plan to ensure organic materials and the site were used in a manner consistent with long term management and current regulatory requirements.

 

Project: Composting of Ash, Pulp Feedstock, and Wood Waste
Client: Sun-Gro
Year: 1996-1998
Description: In partnership with Eagle River Power, Millar Western, and the Alberta Research Council, a compost pilot project was designed and constructed to determine the fertilizer capability of the compost made from industrial waste materials.  The goal of this project is to establish a co-composting facility in northern Alberta.

 

Project: Compostability Testing
Client: Amoco, Bonnyville
Year: 1998
Description: The Cleanit Greenit Compost laboratory was used to run compost trials for Amoco drilling waste.  The waste was mixed with varying amounts of amendments.  The mixtures were monitored to determine optimum moisture content and amendment ratios to achieve composting conditions and to remediate contamination.  Recommendations for further remediation activities were formulated.

 

Project: Maturity Testing Analysis
Client: Dow Chemical
Year: 1997
Description: This is a continuation of the 1996 BIOX Sludge Composting Pilot Project.  Testing of the compost included temperature readings, compost maturity testing, trace element analysis, available nutrient analysis, and moisture content analysis.  Recommendations were made for future compost operations.

 

Project: Alternative Uses for Wood Fly Ash
Client: Eagle River Power
Year: 1997
Description: Supervised project to determine viable alternative uses for Eagle River Power’s wood ash.  Subsequently, KC helped to design a compost system that will market a value-added product from the ash to generate revenue.

 

Project: Edmonton Co-Composting Facility
Client: TransAlta Marketing Corporation
Year: 1997
Description: Provided biological and technical support to the GKO Engineering process engineering team in the design of the compost facility.  Technical reports were written to provide answers, alternatives and options for specific processes within the facility.

 

Project: BIOX Sludge Composter Technical Project Management
Client: Dow Chemical
Year: 1996
Description: Provided technical project management of the industrial sludge composting pilot project at Dow Chemical in Fort Saskatchewan.  This involved on-site process element design, bulking agent analysis and procurement, materials handling, logistics coordination, cost analysis, contractor liaison, sampling program design, trouble-shooting and permitting considerations.

 

Project: Industrial Sludge Composting Design and Analysis
Client: Dow Chemical
Year: 1996
Description: Conducted a feasibility study for the composting of 2 million US gallons of BIOX sludge at the Dow Chemical plant in Fort Saskatchewan.  This comprehensive project included evaluation of sludge dewatering technologies, up-to-date research, evaluation of suitable compost technologies, odour considerations, and the design of the site layout and operations for a windrow composting operation.

 

Project: Mini Digester Pilot Co-composting Project Edmonton
Client: TransAlta Enterprises Corporation
Year: 1996
Description: Provided technical composting and practical business expertise to an expert team to develop an initial composting pilot program.  The project included development of an operational plan, budget, and other logistical considerations.

 

Project: Municipal Composter Design
Client: Town of Morinville
Year: 1996
Description: Designed a feasible composting option for the Town of Morinville.  A cost-effective composting business plan was developed that utilized local resources.

 

Project: St. Albert Yard Waste Pilot Project
Client: City of St. Albert
Year: 1995
Description: Provided pilot design, project management and technical expertise to further develop the Campbell Park Yard Waste Drop-off Site into a small-scale windrow composting pilot and to refine the yard waste collection concept. KC provided on-site and off-site technical supervision for the development of the composting aspect and on the collection issues.

 

Project: St. Albert Yard Waste Pilot Project - Final Report
Client: City of St. Albert
Year: 1995
Description: Developed a report containing the summary and results of the 1995 Yard Waste Pilot Project.  The project was a success:  yard waste and other compostable materials collected at the curbside using 95 gallon bins were successfully composted using the windrow method and held at pasteurization temperatures for fifteen consecutive days.

 

Project: Evaluation "Pay As You Throw Pilot"
Client: City of St. Albert
Year: 1994
Description: Conducted a technical and cost evaluation of various user fee based waste disposal systems combined with a composting disposal option.  Recommendations were provided regarding a future "Pay as you Throw" and composting pilot.

 

Project: Co-composting Project
Client: City of Edmonton Transportation Branch/I.D. Engineering Company
Year: 1993
Description: Evaluated technical proposals concerning co-composting of sewage sludge amd municipal solid waste as an alternatice to sludge irradiation.  Areview of co-composting technologies in the United States, Canada and Europe was also conducted.

 

Project: Pre and Post-Pilot for Biweekly Waste and Recycling Collection (1992)  
Client: City of Edmonton  
Year: 1993
Description: Coordinated the overall project and assisted in the design of the biweekly waste and recycling collection public communication program and survey.  The project was undertaken to determine public opinion and feasability concerns regarding biweekly collection.  Also, a technical review of the issue and recommendations to the City of Edmonton were provided.

 

Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14000

 

Project: Environmental Audit for Belvedere Golf & Country Club
Client: Belvedere Golf & Country Club
Year: 2000
Description: Conducted an environmental compliance audit.

 

Project: First Level Environmental Audit
Client: City of Leduc
Year: 1999
Description: Identified how key municipal activities impact the environment and how the City of Leduc currently responds to these impacts. Identified activities with high risk or concerns that were evident, determined the status of compliance of operating and regulatory requirements with respect to major activities, and assessed the City’s commitment to due diligence based on the data reviewed.

 

Project: Sheraton Business Forms Ltd.
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Formulated impact statement for EcoLogo labelled product.

 

Project: Development of ISO 14000 Environmental Management System
Client: Cutler-Hammer
Year: 1999
Description: Conducted initial environmental review to identify opportunities for EMS development, developed environmental policy, developed various planning and implementation procedures, followed up with checking and corrective action as well as management review. Conducted training and an internal audit. Company subsequently received ISO 14000 certification.

 

Project: Environmental Choice Program Audit
Client: Global Recycling & Development Inc.
Year: 1999
Description: Carried out a facility audit at Polymer Science Corporation to determine if necessary controls were in place to produce a neoprene roofing system in compliance with the Environmental Choice Program requirements, panel review process.

 

Project: Development and Implementation of an Environmental Audit Process
Client: Strathcona County
Year: 1997-1998
Description: Developed and implemented an Environmental Audit Process that provides a systematic, documented, periodic and objective review of the municipality’s operations, practices and policies regarding environmental conditions.  This process included the preparation of a process model and departmental audits. The project will provide the County with improved environmental planning and will result in improved environmental performance.

 

Project: Environmental and Quality Benchmarking Process
Client: Gold Star Transportation (1975) Ltd.
Year: 1998
Description: Conducted a benchmarking study of the wood chip hauling industry to gather information in the areas of occupational health and safety, quality, total costs and environmental / community responsibility.

 

Project: Environmental Auditing Chapter
Client: Hatscan
Year: 1998, 2000
Description: Prepared a chapter on environmental auditing for Alberta industries to be included in the HATSCAN Environmental Compliance and Training Manual. In 2000, edited KC chapter on Environmental Auditing from Guide to Environmental Compliance in Alberta.

 

Project: ISO 14000 Training Seminar
Client: Industry Representatives in Madras, India.
Year: 1997-1998
Description: KC Environmental Group Ltd., as part of a Canadian delegation, participated in and conducted two workshops in India relating to cleaner production technologies and ISO 14000 environmental management systems.

 

Project: Review of Environmental Management System Audit Report for West Edmonton Mall.
Client: Private
Year: 1998
Description: Reviewed and critiqued a portion of an audit report based on the findings of an environmental management system audit of West Edmonton Mall.

 

Project: Sheraton Business Forms
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Ltd.
Year: 1998
Description: Completed a facility audit at Sheraton Business Forms to determine if the necessary controls were in place to produce products in compliance with the Environmental ChoiceM Program Requirements.

 

Project: Dyanamics Energy Corporation
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Ltd.
Year: 1997
Description: Completed a facility audit of a energy saver for over head furnaces in Kelowna to determine if the necessary controls were in place to produce products in compliance with the Environmental ChoiceTM Program Requirements.

 

Project: Suimon Engineering
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Ltd.
Year: 1997
Description: Completed a facility audit for a wastewater treatment technology in Vancouver to determine if the necessary controls were in place to produce products in compliance with the Environmental ChoiceTM Program Requirements.

 

Project: Whitecourt Power
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Ltd.
Year: 1997
Description: Completed a facility audit at the Whitecourt Power Co-generation Plant in Alberta to determine if the necessary controls were in place to produce products in compliance with the Environmental ChoiceTM Program Requirements.

 

Project: West-Lock Fasteners
Client: Terrachoice Environmental Services Ltd.
Year: 1997
Description: Completed a facility audit for recycled bread bag fasteners in Athabasca, Alberta to determine if the necessary controls were in place to produce products in compliance with the Environmental ChoiceTM Program Requirements.

 

Project: Genelytic Technologies
Client: Terrachoice Environmental Services Ltd.
Year: 1997
Description: Completed a facility audit for recycled plastic products in Edmonton to determine if the necessary controls were in place to produce products in compliance with the Environmental ChoiceTM Program Requirements.

 

Project: Owen Corning Facility Audit
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc.
Year: 1996
Description: Completed a facility audit of fibreglass insulation at Owen Corning Canada Inc. in Edmonton to determine if the necessary controls were in place to produce products in compliance with the Environmental ChoiceTM Program Requirements.

 

Project: State of Environment Report
Client: City of St. Albert
Year: 1993
Description: Developed a report on the current state of St. Albert's municipal waste reduction program. Recycling and yard waste aspects were examined as well as cost efficiencies of the waste reduction program. The report provided a numerical baseline and a comparison to several similar municipal programs. This report also included  recommendations for future program directions and recycling depot site improvements.  A short program history and description of waste reduction technologies was presented.

 

Project: Oxbridge Place - Environmental Management Plan
Client: Alberta Environmental Protection
Year: 1995
Description: Assisted the Oxbridge Place Environmental Committee to implement the Oxbridge Place Environmental Management Plan for Alberta Environmental Protection.  Options were analyzed, costed, and implemented.  Implementation of the options helped to show environmental responsibility and realize the significant cost savings and revenue generation potential through the reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste, water, and energy. This project included the development of a reporting system, education program, waste sort program, a complete water balance, and set specific 1995/96 waste, water, and energy reduction goals.

 

Project: State of Environment Report
Client: City of St. Albert
Year: 1993
Description: Developed a report on the current state of St. Albert's municipal waste reduction program. Recycling and yard waste aspects were examined as well as cost efficiencies of the waste reduction program. The report provided a numerical baseline and a comparison to several similar municipal programs. This report also included  recommendations for future program directions and recycling depot site improvements.  A short program history and description of waste reduction technologies was presented.

 

Project: City of St. Albert Environmental Impact Assessment Protocol Procedure
Client: City of St. Albert
Year: 1993
Description: Designed and implemented a consistent procedure for municipal administration to review development projects and determine if Environmental Impact Assessments are needed or not.  A session was held with all City Managers.
See also Educational Instruction.

 

Environmental Assessments

 

Project: Phase I and Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for Cannon Equipment in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private
Year: 2000
Description: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the property was completed in 1999. A limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was recommended. In 2000, surficial soil sampling conducted to confirm the presence or absence of hydrocarbon contamination in several areas on the site.

 

Project: Surface Runoff Testing at Hi-Atha Sawmill in Hinton, Alberta
Client: Private
Year: 2000
Description: Sampling done at major sawmill to confirm quality surface runoff.

 

Project: Assessment of a former Gas Station in Viking, Alberta
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment indicated that underground storage tanks from previous gas station were still present on site but not in use.

 

Project: Assessment of an Alberta Fertilizer Storage Facility
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Site ranked as having moderate potential for contamination due to the industrial nature of the business. Soil testing recommended due to staining observed underneath aboveground storage tanks. A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was recommended.

 

Project: Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment of a Fibreglass Company
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Contamination on this site suspected due to historical presence of underground gasoline and diesel tanks. Soil sampling was performed to determine the presence or absence of hydrocarbon and lead contamination in the surficial soil at the site.

 

Project: Phase III Environmental Site Assessment of a Former Gas Station in Entwistle, Alberta
Client: Alberta Public Works
Year: 1999
Description: A Phase III assessment was conducted on a former service station.

 

Project: Groundwater Information
Client: Wunsch Engineering
Year: 1999
Description: Conducted water well search for cottage in Pigeon Lake, Alberta.

 

Project: Partial Phase II Environmental Site Assessment of a Former Service Station
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Soil testing performed on site where contamination suspected due to historical presence of underground storage tanks.

 

Project: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment of a Property in Fox Creek, Alberta
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Borehole drilling and laboratory analysis of soil and water samples was conducted.

 

Project: Groundwater sampling
Client: Strathcona County
Year: 1999
Description: Groundwater sampling of six piezometers at the Ardrossan Landfill.

 

Project: Phase II Environmental Assessment of a Property used for Sandblasting and Metal Fabrication
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Surficial soil sampling was conducted and it was determined that hydrocarbon contamination beneath aboveground storage tanks exceeded the Alberta Environmental Protection Remediation Guidelines for Petroleum Storage Tank Sites. Further testing and remediation at the site was recommended.

 

Project: Phase III Assessment of a Confectionery in Beaver Crossing, Alberta
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Investigation conducted as a result of the overfilling of an oboveground diesel tank. Contaminated soil was excavated and samples were sent to a laboratory. Testing confirmed that samples were below Alberta Environmental Protection’s Draft Remediation Guidelines for Petroleum Storage Tank Sites.

 

Project: Asbestos Removal Project
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: Project manager for Edmonton Garrison asbestos removal initiative.

 

Project: Assessment of Storage/Sandblasting/Painting Operation
Client: Private
Year: 1999
Description: The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment ranked the property as having a moderate potential for environmental impact because of the commercial/industrial nature of the area and because of a sow dump area located east and west of the property. A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was recommended.

 

Project: Assessment of an Equipment Rental Business
Client: Private
Year: 1998
Description: Conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of an equipment rental business.  Subsequent Shallow Field Survey identified that the surficial staining on the property did not exceed criteria for hydrocarbons.

 

Project: Assessment of Airport Hangars
Client: City of Wetaskiwin
Year: 1998
Description: Conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of thirty hangars that were operated by various tenants of the Wetaskiwin Airport.  The results of the Phase I identified several locations where past and present land use practices merited further investigation.

 

Project: Phase II Environmental Site Assessments of Six Former Service Station Sites
Client: Alberta Transportation and Utilities
Year: 1998
Description: Based on the findings of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessments conducted by KC Environmental in 1996 of the six service station sites, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments were conducted, and included soil and water tests for hydrocarbons, and metals.   Contamination due to the presence of underground fuel storage tanks was identified.  Based on careful historical evaluation, the consultant was able to determine which sites, and specifically which areas of each site, were candidates for further testing, and which underground storage tanks required removal.

 

Project: Detailed Site Investigations and Residential Audits
Client: Public Works and Government Services Canada
Year: 1997-1998
Description: Conducted detailed site investigations of three closed landfills and one gas station in the Loon River First Nations Land Claims Area. The investigation included extensive soil and water testing, and required the construction of a snow bridge to gain access to one site.  Non-intrusive audits of all of the residences located in the area were also conducted for potential sources of environmental contamination.  Further Phase I Environmental Site Assessments were conducted on the school building and grounds, and of the water and sewage treatment facilities in the community.

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Farm Near Innisfail
Client: Parkland Savings
Year: 1997-1998
Description: A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was conducted based on a review of historical information.  Soil and water tests for hydrocarbon and faecal coliform contamination were conducted.  Identified hydrocarbon contamination was removed, and clean material replaced in the excavation.

 

Project: Assessment of a Liquor Store
Client: Private
Year: 1997
Description: Conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of a liquor store in High Prairie and discovered the subject site was a former service station. Subsequently a phase II Environmental Site Assessment was conducted which included soil and water testing.

 

Project: Elk Farm Investigations
Client: County of Strathcona
Year: 1997
Description: Tested ditch water on a farm in Strathcona County to determine whether oil from a road was affecting the livestock water quality.

 

Project: Partial Assessment of a Vacant Lot in Devon
Client: Private
Year: 1997
Description: Conducted a partial Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of an empty lot in Devon that included analysis of aerial photographs, a title search and personal interviews.

 

Project: Edson Highway Maintenance Yard
Client: Alberta Public Works Supply and Services
Year: 1997
Description: Conducted borehole drilling and analysis of soil and groundwater due to direct evidence of environmental contamination found during the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.  Laboratory assessments were targeted to include the more common potential carcinogens.

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of the Whitecourt Highway Maintenance Yard
Client: Town of Whitecourt
Year: 1997
Description: Based on the findings of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted by KC Environmental in 1996, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was conducted that included soil and water tests for hydrocarbon, solvent and salinity contamination.  Contamination was due to past and present land use practices of the yard such as oil changes, diesel spills and salt leaching from the storage shed into the vegetation.

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Airport in Lac La Biche
Client: Alberta Transportation and Utilities
Year: 1997
Description: Based on the findings of the Phase I ESA and preliminary shallow field survey, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment was completed. This included soil and water analysis and recommendations for site remediation.

 

Project: Assessment of Auto Wrecking Yard in Calmar
Client: Urecon Insulation Ltd.
Year: 1996
Description: Conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Phase II Preliminary Field Survey.  The field survey component involved a shallow soil survey, soil sample analysis, and mapping of potentially contaminated areas.

 

Project: Fourteen Highway Maintenance Yards
Client: Alberta Public Works, Supply and Services
Year: 1996
Description: Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments of fourteen highway maintenance yard sites in central Alberta to determine the potential for environmental contamination from past and present land uses and management of the sites. This involved the preparation of easy-to-use reports on technical data with practical and easily-implemented recommendations.

 

Project: Department of National Defence Cold Lake (DND)
Client: Department of National Defence Canada
Year: 1995
Description: Conducted a field survey at the Primrose Lake Evaluation Range for petroleum, oil & lubricant.  The field survey involved contaminant identification and a characterization according to the DND framework for soil and ground water contamination.  This survey  established whether contamination existed on the site, and determined whether or not concentrations levels exceed the CCME Interim Canadian Environmental Quality Criteria for Contaminated Sites.  The site was also ranked according to the National Classification System as requested.

 

Project: Lloydminster Airport Environmental Audit
Client: Alberta Transportation and Utilities
Year: 1995-1996
Description: A Phase I Environmental Assessment was conducted on the Lloydminster Airport to identify potential sources of environmental contamination.  The assessment focused on the airport's waste disposal procedure, aircraft refuelling procedures, and confirmation that the historical oil wells had been reclaimed.  A Phase II Field Survey was conducted and involved soil and water sampling at several areas of potential contamination.

 

Project: Lac La Biche Airport
Client: Alberta Transportation and Utilities
Year: 1995-1996
Description: A Phase I Environmental Assessment was conducted on the Lac La Biche Airport to identify potential sources of environmental contamination.  The site inspection included a review of the storage practices of waste, water, oil and gas, as well as areas indicated as important by the facility operators.  A Phase II Field Survey was then conducted, including soil and water samples.  Recommendations for further study are currently under review.

 

Project: Service Station Environmental Assessment
Client: Dinnerex Hospitality
Year: 1995
Description: Conducted a Phase I and consequently a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment for a property in Edmonton, Alberta, to assess hydrocarbon contamination on the subject property.  The assessment was carried out after the adjacent service station was found to be contaminating the subject site.

 

Project: Kinuso - Highway Maintenance Yard Environmental - Site Investigation
Client: Alberta Public Works Supply and Services
Year: 1995
Description: Conducted a preliminary analysis to delineate the extent of hydrocarbon contamination on the Kinuso Alberta Highway Maintenance Yard site.  Soil vapour analysis, monitoring well installation, and soil and groundwater sampling were conducted.

 

Project: High Prairie Highway Maintenance Yard
Client: Alberta Department of Public Works, Supply, and Services
Year: 1995
Description: A preliminary investigation on the High Prairie Alberta Highway Maintenance Yard site was conducted to assess hydrocarbon contamination from the previously removed underground storage tanks.  Procedures were the same as for Kinuso.

 

Project: Hospital Preliminary Site Investigation for Environmental Concerns
Client: Canada Royal Engineering Inc.
Year: 1995
Description: A preliminary investigation of a hospital site and building was undertaken to determine potential sources of environmental contamination. 
This did not constitute a full Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.

 

Project: Whitehorse Airport Environmental Assessment
Client: Transport Canada
Year: 1995
Description: A site assessment was conducted to determine the interests of Transport Canada concerning the abandonment of a pipeline by Yukon Pipelines Ltd.  This included a review of all existing information and containment reports.
 
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, 1994-2000

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Motor Inn in Wainwright, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Motel in Wainwright, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Appliance Sales and Service operation in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Trailer Court in Whitecourt, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Trucking operation and adjacent vacant lot in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Property and Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Property and Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Vacant Lot in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of old Cold Lake Hospital Site
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Furniture Store in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Trailer Storage Site in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Updated Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Winery in Stony Plain, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a former Truck Storage Bay in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Fish Company in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Commercial Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Enviromental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Whitecourt, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Former Automotive Repair Shop in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Walk-Up Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of two Walk-Up Apartment Buildings in Whitecourt, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Walk-Up Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a two Apartment Buildings in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Walk-Up Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Walk-Up Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Mobile Home Park in Whitecourt, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of 145.7 Acres of Vacant Land in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Partial Phase I Environmental Assessment of a Property with Cabins at Pyramid Lake in Jasper, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Update on Environmental Assessment of Apartments in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Trucking Company in Nisku, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Commercial Office Building also used for Storage of Welding Products and Printer and Photocopier Cartridges
Client: Private

 

Project: Update of an Environmental Assessment of a Multi-Residential Apartment Building in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a former School Bus Maintenance Facility in Edmonton, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Auto Body Shop in Glendon, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building and Townhouses in Athabasca
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Sandblasting Business and Metal Fabrication Operation in Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of a Vacant Lot in Fawcett, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Former Landfill Site
Client: County of Strathcona

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of 215 Acres of Land in West Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Industrial Building
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Two Empty Lots in Swan Hills
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Former Shell Service Station in Whitecourt, Alberta
Client: Private

 

Project: Partial Environmental Assessment of an Industrial/Warehouse Site in Nisku
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Empty Lot in Millwoods, Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Auto Wrecking Yard in Stony Plain
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Two Vacant Lots in Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Equipment Repair Business in West Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Garden Supply Store
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Commercial Building in Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Industrial Building in Stony Plain
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Car Dealership
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Public Works Yard
Client: City of St. Albert

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Two Apartment Buildings
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Five Apartment Buildings in Fort MacMurray
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Building and Property in South Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Vacant Lot in South Edmonton
Client: Westburne Supplies

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of an Apartment Building in Bonnyville
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessments of Five Apartment Buildings in Bonnyville and Elk Point
Client: SS Management

 

Project: Assessment of Five Multi-residential Apartments
Client: Lakewood Estates

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Building and Property in West Edmonton
Client:

Burnum Financial

 

Project: Assessment of a Vacant Lot in Southeast Edmonton
Client: Russell Technologies

 

Project: Assessment of a Department Store in Stony Plain
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Two Industrial Properties
Client: TransAmerica Investments

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Vacant Property in Leduc
Client: Western R.V.

 

Project: Assessment of a Multi-residential Building in Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Two Multi-residential Buildings in Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Vacant Lot in Lac La Biche
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Three Multi-residential Buildings
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of a Strip Mall in Two Hills
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of a Vacant Lot in West Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of a Strip Mall in Old Strathcona
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Vacant Lot in Hinton
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Two Apartment Buildings in Barrhead and Edmonton
Client: Canada Life and Mortgage Services

 

Project: Assessment of the Property and Two Multi-residential Buildings in Peace River
Client: Canada Life and Mortgage Services

 

Project: Assessment of a Commercial Building in West Edmonton
Client: Private

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of a Storage Facility in Nisku
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Ten Vacant Lots in Old Strathcona
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Multi-Residential Complex for Independent Seniors
Client: Chantelle Management Ltd.

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of One Acre Proposed Lot in Stony Plain
Client: Century 21 Decker Realty Inc.

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Department Store in Nipawin, Saskatchewan
Client: Ceyx Properties

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Multi-Residential Apartments
Client: Private

 

Project: Assessment of Industrial Oil Service Yard in Northern Alberta
Client: Hove Properties Ltd.

 

Project: Assessment of a Vacant Site in Northeast Calgary
Client: W. Optical Ltd.

 

Project: Assessment of South Edmonton Industrial Site
Client: Danco Equipment

 

Project: Environmental Assessment of Edmonton Area Industrial Park
Client: Nor-Am Light Truck Parts Ltd.

 

Project: Assessment of Drumheller Department Store
Client: Ceyx Properties of Ontario

 

Project: Multi-Residential Apartment Building Environmental Site Assessment
Client: B.I. Robertson & Assoc.

 

Project: Multi-Residential Apartment Building Environmental Site Assessment
Client: Canada Life Mortgage Services

 

Project: Industrial Lot Environmental Assessment
Client: J.D. Electric in Nisku

 

Project: Warehouse Environmental Assessment
Client: White Star Enterprises

 

Project: Warehouse Environmental Assessment
Client: Private

 

Project: Commercial Warehouse Environmental Assessment
Client: Foothills Creamery

 

Project: Strip Mall Environmental Assessment
Client: Centre Corp Management Ltd.

 

Project: Apartment Complex Environmental Assessment
Client: Private

 

Project: Commercial Warehouse Environmental Assessment
Client: Ziacana Real Estate Limited

 

Project: Strip Mall Environmental Assessment
Client: North American Property Group

 

Project: Apartment Complex Environmental Assessment
Client: Private

 

Project: Commercial Warehouse Environmental Assessment
Client: Ziacana Real Estate Limited

 

Project: Multi-Residential Apartment Building Environmental Assessment
Client: CIBC Whitemud Crossing

 

Project: Three Multi-Residential Apartment Buildings Environmental Assessment
Client: Bermark Holdings

 

Project: Commercial Warehouses Environmental Assessment
Client: Ziacana Real Estate Ltd.

 

1991-1993 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments are not listed.

Eco-certification and ongoing Environmental Marketing

 

Project: Environmental Technology Verification (ETV)
Client: ETV Canada
Year: 1998 (May)
Description: Presented seminars in Edmonton to potential clients for new ETV program to allow companies to verify that their technology actually works under given conditions and with given inputs.  This program will speed up the time required to sell that companies technology in Canada or abroad.

 

Project: Ecologo Building Products Seminar
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc. (Environmental Choice Program)
Year: 1998
Description: Coordinated and hosted a seminar in Calgary and provided communication links with Alberta companies to inform them of the new Environmental Choice Program (ECP) panel review process to obtain ECP certification.

 

Project: KC/KPMG ISO 14000 Seminars
Client: KPMG
Year: 1998
Description: Presented seminars in both Calgary and Edmonton and included presentations on "What is ISO 14000?", "What is EMS?", "Should my company be ISO 14000 certified?", and “ISO ready?”.

 

Project: Ecologo Panel Review Seminar
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc. (Environmental Choice Program)
Year: 1996
Description: Coordinated and hosted seminars in Edmonton and Calgary and provided communication links with Alberta companies to inform them of the new Environmental Choice Program (ECP) panel review process to obtain ECP certification.  This process allows environmentally friendly companies to achieve certification even if criteria do not exist.

 

Project: Ecologo Automotive and Related Industry Seminars
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc. (ECP)
Year: 1996
Description: Promoted environmental certification under the ECP program in western Canada through communication with businesses in the automotive and related industries, and coordination and hosting of seminars in both Calgary and Edmonton.

 

Project: Ecologo Purchaser’s Seminar
Client: TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc. (ECP)
Year: 1996
Description: Organized and hosted a seminar and conducted industry communication with potential large volume buyers of Ecologo certified products.  The seminar was directed at corporate and industrial purchasers, for the purpose of informing purchasers of the benefits of choosing products and services which bare the Ecologo, the symbol of certification, by the Environmental Choice Program, thereby furthering the link between industry and the environment in Alberta.

 

Project: KC Seminar on ISO 14 000 and Environmental Management Systems
Client: KC Environmental Group Ltd.
Year: 1996
Description: Developed and hosted an informative seminar to large businesses interested in the status of ISO 14 000, environmental management systems, and their benefits to business.

 

Project: Emergency Repairs for Fire-Damaged Thunderbird Apartments
Client: Adjusters Canada/Wunsch Engineering Ltd.
Year: 1993
Description: Coordinated emergency repairs and temporary management needs for the Thunderbird Apartments. The 16 suites in the new section were brought on-line in two weeks and the remaining 21 suites were prepared and rendered secure for reconstruction. Management included organizing and conducting financing, insurance, sub-contractors, and site supervision as required.

 

Project: Condominium Marketing
Client: Private
Year: 1994
Description: Developed and implemented a marketing strategy for the sale of 76 condominium units. Project included the ongoing evaluation of the plan to ensure its applicability to the marketplace and to meet relevant changes therein. Types of media used included radio, print, banners, show suites, etc.

 

Project: Market Search - Vehicle Industry
Client: I.D. Engineering Ltd.
Year: 1994
Description: Researched market opportunities for I.D. Engineering in the vehicle maintenance and repair industry.  A systematic plan to capture the market in lucrative areas was presented.  Areas of expertise used included environmental consultation, water resource consultation and research and development.
 
Educational Instruction

 

Project: Instructor - Environmental Auditing
Client: University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension

 

Project: Instructor – Environmental Site Assessments / Environmental Auditing  
Client: NAIT

 

Project: Instructor - Solid Waste Management
Client: Lakeland College

 

Project: Instructor - Environmental Communication
Client: Lakeland College

 

Project: Co-instructor - Tools to Address Municipal Environmental Needs and Communicate Environmental Issues to the Public
Client: University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension

 

Project: Instructor - Principles of Composting
Client: Olds College

 

Project: Instructor - Environmental Auditing for the National Youth Internship Program
Client: NAIT & Environmental Services Association of Alberta

 

Project: Instructor - Environmental Auditing - Industrial Waste Handling
Client: NAIT

 

Project: Educational Modules - Site Assessments / Environmental Auditing
Client: NAIT

 

Project: Instructor - Retraining of Unemployment Insurance Compensation (UIC) Recipients
Client: NAIT

 

Project: Instructor - Continuing Education: Environmental Auditing
Client: University of Calgary

 

Project: Instructor - Principles of Environmental Auditing
Client: Jensen Engineering

 

Project: Instructor - Waste Minimization Through a Waste Assessment
Client: The Environmental Services Association

 

Project: Instructor - Environmental Audit
Client: ATECS

 

Major Project Experience of Principal Prior to
KC Environmental Group Ltd.

Environmental Consultation

 

Project: Pre and Post-Pilot for Biweekly Waste and Recycling Collection
Client: City of Edmonton
Year: 1992
Description: Coordinated the overall project and assisted in the design of the biweekly waste and recycling collection public communication program and survey. The project was undertaken to determine public opinion and feasibility concerns regarding biweekly collection. Also, a technical review of the issue and recommendations to the City of Edmonton were provided.

 

Project: University of Alberta Hospitals Environmental Action Plan
Client: University of Alberta Hospitals
Year: 1992
Description: Developed an evaluative needs-analysis methodology to determine priority methods to meet environmental objectives, including water and energy efficiency. As well, a goal-setting session was developed; hospital policy was updated; a preliminary survey of hospital departments was undertaken; and, a written action plan was prepared.

 

Project: Lac La Biche Integrated Waste Management Study
Client: Alberta Environment / I.D. Engineering #18 / Town of Lac La Biche
Year: 1992
Description: Provided project management and meeting coordination. Also, a waste minimization program was developed and data collection and analysis were conducted. The project included a survey of regional landfills and interviews with maintenance and municipal personnel.

 

Project: Hazardous Waste Minimization: Assessments for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
Client: Alberta Special Waste Management Corporation
Year: 1992
Description: Determined the need for waste minimization assessments for the business sector which would meet feasible business goals. In addition, this background study lead to the development of a step-by-step procedure by which the goals of business could be met. The study also included a survey of existing waste minimization programs concerned with the methodology of waste assessments for small and medium sized businesses.

 

Project: Alberta Household Hazardous Waste Program Evaluation and Potential for Recycling
Client: Alberta Special Waste Management Corporation
Year: 1991
Description: Managed and conducted a study which included a program evaluation of the household hazardous waste round-up program to determine its potential for recycling. The study also involved a survey of recyclers to establish real-market business opportunities and program recommendations to improve quality control.