Sustainability

In 2018,  the property underwent an ambitious redevelopment of it’s food court with the aspiration of  “zero waste”.  Zero waste is defined as reducing waste to landfill, incineration and environment by 90% or more.  With a lengthy record of sustainable practices, Devonshire Mall embraced the objective with the understanding that the new food court program would sustain itself well into the future. In addition to the new zero waste food court,  Devonshire Mall expanded its sustainable initiatives throughout the centre.  The sheer impact of the overall project allowed Devonshire Mall to be an environmental leader within their community. 

Food Court Sorting Stations - Striving for Zero Waste 

You'll notice no trash bins in our new Food Court!  There's a reason for that.  Our new food court features two tray stations that sort all of your waste in order to streamline and eliminate landfill waste. It's been designed to manage products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not have it sent to landfills. We've also introduced an organics program where all food waste is being composted in our new on-site compost facility. 

Composting - Striving for Zero Waste

We are currently running three 500lb composters that contribute to our zero waste food court. In a 15 hr cycle, they can convert 100lbs of organic waste into 30lbs of compost. 

Water Bottle Refill Station

Minimize plastic waste and refill your water bottle at our water station. Located at the entry of the washrooms in the Food Court.

EV Car Charging Stations - ChargePoint

Featuring six level two car charging stations for your convenience. Located in the parking lot in front of Shoppers Drug Mart.  In order to use these stations you must have a ChargePoint account.  To sign up click here.  For more information regarding ChargePoint click here.  To download the ChargePoint app for your Apple or Android phone click here.  Please note a charge of $1.50/hr.

eBike Solar Charging Station

A solar charging station designed to recharge your eBike.  Located at the the entrance off of Howard, beside Old Navy.

Solar Charging Bench

A seating area with the capability of charging your mobile devices, tablets and laptops.  This unit has two 15amp outlets for your convenience.  Located at the the entrance off of Howard, beside Old Navy.

Recycling

Product which flows through Devonshire Mall is carefully examined as to its recyclable potential. As with all shopping centres, the diversity of waste produced on site is akin to handling the waste of a micro city. Household chemicals, biological waste, wooden skids, plastic, cardboard, packaging (non-perishable and consumer), construction waste and batteries are just a few of the products that Devonshire Mall sorts on an ongoing basis. Using local partners, all materials are handled properly and efficiently, ensuring accountability on an annual basis.

A mandatory Retailer Waste Recycling Program was also implemented as an internal recycling program to help streamline the waste collection process through yearly education programs for the tenants.

Working with our centre’s management team, retailers and local community partners, we have had great success in our yearly Recycling Day recycling ewaste, clothing, bikes, various hazardous waste, construction materials, prescription drugs, alkaline batteries, cell phones and more in order to divert materials from landfills. Our recycling efforts demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and green planning and certainly sets the tone for our retailers and our community. Every year, these initiatives help divert a considerable amount of recyclable material from landfill sites.

Energy Efficiency

Devonshire Mall strives to attain higher energy efficiency standards through environmental building control systems, environmentally friendly lighting, efficient heating solutions and solar panels that were installed on our roof.

Environmental Compliance

Through its environmental management program, Devonshire Mall closely monitors environmental compliance in our Centre. We have also strengthened the language in our standard lease document, which outlines tenants’ obligations with regard to environmental legislation.

Awards

2007- RCO Bronze

2008- RCO Bronze

2009- RCO Gold

2009- ICSC Marketing Excellence for E-Waste Event

2010- BOMA Best Certification Level 3

2010- RCO Silver

2011- RCO Silver

2012- Chamber of Commerce "Go Green” Finalist

2013- RCO Bronze

2014- RCO Silver and Silver Communications

2015- RCO Gold

2015- ERCA Conservation Award Environmental Achievement

2016- BOMA Gold 86%

2016- HOOPP LEAP Sustainability Award for "Innovation in Sustainability”

2016- ACT Award for "Sustainability Achievement in Community Engagement”

2017- ICSC Gold Award for Cause Related Marketing pertaining to the ACT Program (Joint Centre)

2018- HOOPP LEAP Sustainability Award for "Innovator Award for New Technology and Design"

2019- HOOPP LEAP Sustainability Award for "Sustainability Champion" for the Food Court Zero Waste Program