Less Waste, More Jobs and Export Opportunities
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Sustane Technologies Inc.’s advanced recycling operation to provide greener, more cost-effective solutions to waste management
April 4, 2018 – Chester, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Investing in clean technology solutions creates valuable middle class jobs for Canadians, protects our environment and helps position Canada as a global leader in the sector. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting Halifax-based clean tech pioneers Sustane Technologies Inc. so it can secure the equipment it needs to convert municipal solid waste (MSW) destined for the landfill into clean fuel products and recyclable materials.
Today Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced a $500,000 repayable contribution, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, that will allow Sustane Technologies to integrate a plastic-to-diesel solution into its plant.
Developed by Renewlogy, a company based in the United States, the technology will enable Sustane to recycle plastic waste into diesel fuel for commercial sale. It will also provide enough process heat to power its new commercial operations in Chester, so it will be as environmentally and cost efficient as possible. Once the project is complete and the Chester plant is operational, Sustane will be able to market its technology to municipal governments in Canada and the United States, creating significant export opportunities, while providing many new jobs for more than 25 people at Sustane Chester.
This project builds on the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces’ commitment to drive economic growth in Atlantic Canada through the Atlantic Growth Strategy. The strategy involves targeted actions to support clean technology projects that will help diversify the region's economy, open up new markets, reduce carbon emissions and create good jobs for Atlantic Canadians.
Quotes
“A clean environment and a strong economy go hand in hand. This is why the Government of Canada is committed to investing in clean technology projects, such as this one at Sustane Technologies, which create good middle class jobs, lessen our environmental footprint and improve the daily lives of Canadians.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Sustane has developed strong partnerships to build systems that work in the real world and respond to the pressing need to significantly reduce the volume of solid waste being sent to landfills. This project demonstrates that clean innovation can drive the economy and create jobs in rural areas such as Chester. The Government of Canada is pleased to invest in Sustane’s clean innovation that will help move the marker toward a low-carbon economy.”
- Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets
“Our team at Sustane is incredibly excited as we approach the opening of our Sustane Chester Plant. We truly believe that this disruptive technology will change the way people think about the disposal of MSW.”
- Peter Vinall, President & Co-founder, Sustane Technologies Inc.
Quick facts
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In Canada, it costs roughly $50-$100 per tonne to put waste into a landfill.
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Sustane is currently working to familiarize municipal governments with its technology for broader adoption.
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In 2016 and 2017, Sustane participated in the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, receiving a high level of interest, including several formal expressions of interest from governments across the country.
Contacts
Alex Smith
Director of Communications & Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Phone: 902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
Email: alex.smith@canada.ca
Peter Vinall
President
Sustane Technologies
Phone : 902-932-8871 / 604-358-0600 (cell)
Email: peter.vinall@sustanetech.com
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