Across the organization, we participate in waste reduction programs to reduce, reuse and recycle wherever possible.

• In 2007, as part of our national toner cartridge recycling program, we used and recycled 10,616 re-manufactured cartridges for printers and fax machines.
• Our Canadian branches and offices take part in locally available recycling programs. We provide paper, glass and waste recycling stations in our Toronto Executive Offices, helping the Scotia Plaza complex achieve an 82 per cent annual waste diversion rate in 2007, including approximately 149 metric tonnes of cardboard and 606 metric tonnes of organic waste. From Bank-occupied floors alone, we recycled approximately 759 metric tonnes during 2007.
• Scotiabank is a member of both Stewardship Ontario and Eco Entreprises Quebec, provincial non-profit organizations through which major companies pay 50 per cent of provincial Blue Box recycling programs.
• In 2007, our Asset Management Services area redirected more than 8,047 pieces of equipment for environmental disposal or re-use, including 1,960 desktops or laptops, 1,773 monitors and 4,314 printers. A number of computers and printers were donated to non-profit groups such as the Royal Canadian Legion, Safe Communities Foundation and Zareinu Educational Centre.
• During 2007, we continued the tradition of donating surplus office supplies to community groups. We provided more than 50 boxes of excess binders, CD and video tape covers to Toronto area school boards and daycare centres.
• To reduce the quantities of wireless devices that often end up in landfill sites, Scotiabank participates in the Think FOOD/Phones-for-Food project. Through this program, funds are raised for local foodbanks by recycling used cellphones and printer cartridges. During 2007, Scotiabank donated 112 mobile phones and 367 BlackBerry devices.