It's Cool to be a C.O.W - Champion of Waste!

Look for the circular economy cow around Sherwood Park until the end of August.

Take your photo with the cow and share it on Instagram with the tag #ChampionOfWasteSHPK for a chance to win a $20 gift card!

Full contest rules and list of businesses here.

Last modified: July 9, 2025, 11:31 a.m.

Image of a woman's hands scraping food waste scraps from a plate into a larger bin of food scraps.

Commercial Organics Diversion

Institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) waste currently makes up 49% of waste produced in the County. Implementing waste diversion for these businesses will advance Strathcona County’s circular economy, waste reduction and climate goals.

A circular economy is one where we look at waste as a resource. And we manage all our resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible in their most valuable form. Conserving our resources reduces our environmental impact and is economically efficient. 

Strathcona County is committed to exploring options to expand the Circular Economy as part of the County’s 10-year Waste Roadmap. 

Commercial Organic Waste Pilot

During recent engagement on Strathcona County’s Waste Management Roadmap, the County heard from businesses that they have different waste management needs that come with different challenges.

Led by the Circular Innovation Council, businesses and industry generating food and food waste in Strathcona County were invited to participate in a food rescue and organic waste pilot that began in June 2024. This short-term pilot will determine waste management barriers, motivations and cost considerations for businesses.

These businesses have the chance to influence the development of future diversion strategies, incentives and regulatory requirements for the commercial sector in Strathcona County.

As part of the pilot surplus edible food is be directed to local social agencies while other organic waste will be collected to be turned into compost for local farms.

More information is available on the project webpage.

Image of a life size cow statue standing on a pallet covered with green astroturf. There is a small white picket fence around the outside of the cow and the cow is brightly pained in blue, pink and purple with different types of food all over it.

What’s up with the cow?

It’s Cool to be a C.O.W. – Champion of Waste! 

The commercial food waste pilot, which was led by the Circular Innovation Council, explored waste management barriers, motivation and cost consideration for businesses with starting organics diversion. In a commitment to Strathcona County’s 10-Year Waste Roadmap, the County has decided to continue this pilot and the project has now been running for 1 year.   

Businesses currently participating in the program are AMA Sherwood Park, A&W Baseline Road, Cena Catering, Everyday Food Co., Fortis Alberta, Joeys Seafood, McDonald’s (Ordze Road), Rosies in the Park, Roasti Coffee, Soup and Sandwich Co., Strathcona Food Bank, Troika Foods Ltd. and TreeTime. 

There is still an opportunity to be a C.O.W. (Champion of Waste). If your business is interested please contact greenroutine@strathcona.ca   

Champion of Waste Contest

To recognize the continued efforts of the pilot participants, a life-sized cow statue colorfully painted with food imagery will be toured again this summer at various locations near participating businesses until moving to The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre for their grand opening on August 23.

The cow symbolizes the circular process of how organic waste as food waste from businesses is composted and used to fertilize crops which then feed livestock on local farms 

Residents are encouraged to check  below to see where the cow will be, take a picture and post to Instagram using the hashtag #ChampionOfWasteSHPK for a chance to win a $20 gift card from various pilot participating businesses (Roasti, Everyday Food Co., Cena Catering, Joeys Seafood, Rosies in the Park, Soup and Sandwich Co., A&W Baseline, McDonalds).  

Where to find the C.O.W 

  • The Strathcona Food Bank (255 Kask Rd) July 8 – 14

  • Roasti Coffee & Everyday Food Co. (52 Brentwood Blvd) July 15 – 21

  • McDonald’s (950 Ordze Road) July 22 – 28

  • Fortis Alberta (100 Chippewa Rd) July 29 – Aug 4

  • AMA (101 Bremner Drive) August 5 – 11

  • A&W (222 Baseline Road) August 12 – 18

  • TreeTime (260, 2121 Premier Way) August 19 – 22) 

  • The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre – August 23 – 31

Champion of Waste

  • Champion of Waste (“Contest”) 

    This Contest is open to Strathcona County Residents Only, and is Governed by applicable Canadian and Alberta Law 

    CONTEST PERIOD: 

    Champion of Waste (“the Contest”) begins on July 8, 2025, at 12:00:01am Mountain Time and ends on Augus 31, 2025, at 11:59:59pm MT (“The Contest Period”) 

    CONTEST ELIGIBILITY: 

    Contest is open to all legal residents of Strathcona County who have reached their majority at time of entry, except for employees, contractors, representatives or agents of Strathcona County (and those with whom such persons are domiciled, whether related or not), and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside). By participating in this Contest, you agree to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”) 

    HOW TO ENTER  

    You may obtain one entry by posting to Instagram a photo of yourself with the cow statue shown below using the hashtag #ChampionOfWasteSHPK and agree to the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and Regulations.

    All eligible Entries received during the Contest Period will be entered into the random prize draw. 

    PRIZE(S) AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: 

    1. Quantity 20; $20 gift cards to the following businesses: Roasti, Everyday Food Co., Cena Catering, Joeys Seafood, Rosies in the Park, Soup and Sandwich Co., A&W Baseline, McDonalds 

    RANDOM PRIZE DRAW AND WINNER SELECTION: 

    On September 3, 2025 (the “Draw Date”) in Sherwood Park, Alberta at approximately 12:00 pm MT, 20 eligible entrants will be selected for the Prizes by random draw from among all eligible Entries received in accordance with these Rules during the Contest Period. 

    Strathcona County or its designated representative will make five (5) attempts to contact the selected entrant by direct message through Instagram (using the information provided at the time of entry) within ten (10) business days of the Draw Date. If the selected entrant cannot be contacted within five (5) attempts or ten (10) business days of the Draw Date (whichever occurs first), or there is a return of any notification as undeliverable; then that selected entrant will be disqualified and Strathcona County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to randomly select an alternate eligible entrant from among the remaining eligible Entries.  

    GENERAL CONDITIONS  

    All Entries become the property of Strathcona County.   

    Strathcona County is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or by any technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest.   

    Strathcona County assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries.  

    Strathcona County assumes no responsibility for lost, delayed, incomplete, incompatible or misdirected Entries. All Entries that are incomplete, illegible, damaged, irregular, have been submitted through illicit means or do not conform to or satisfy the conditions set forth in these Contest Rules, may be disqualified by Strathcona County. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws. The decisions of Strathcona County with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all entrants without right of appeal, including, without limitation, any decisions regarding the eligibility/disqualification of Entries and/or entrants.  

    Strathcona County will not be liable for any technical malfunction or other problems relating to contest entry forms, ballot boxes, telephone networks or lines, computer online systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment or software; for the failure of any entry to be received by the Contest Parties for any reason. Further, Strathcona County will not be liable for any injury or damage to an entrant’s person or personal property resulting from participating in or downloading any material in the Contest.  

    All Entries are subject to verification. Strathcona County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to Strathcona County) to participate in this Contest. Failure to provide such proof in a timely manner may result in disqualification.   

    Strathcona County reserves the right, to withdraw or amend this Contest (or to amend these Rules) in any way, in the event of an error, technical problem, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Strathcona County that interferes with the proper conduct of this Contest as contemplated by these Rules. Any attempt to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Strathcona County reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. Strathcona County reserves the right to cancel or suspend this Contest, or to amend these Rules without prior notice or obligation, in the event of any accident, printing, administrative, or other error of any kind.   

    By entering this Contest, each entrant expressly consents to Strathcona County, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted with his/her Entry for the purpose of administering the Contest and in accordance with Strathcona County’s privacy policy.   

    LANGUAGE DISCREPANCY  

    In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, including, but not limited to: the Contest entry form, website, point of sale, television, print or online advertising; the terms and conditions of these Rules shall prevail, govern and control.   

    INDEMNIFICATION BY ENTRANT:   

    Entrant assumes liability for injuries caused or claimed to be caused by participating in the Contest, or by the acceptance, possession, use of, or failure to receive any Prize. Strathcona County assumes no responsibility or liability in the event that the Contest cannot be conducted as planned for any reason, including those reasons beyond the control of the Strathcona County such as tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or corruption of the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest, and/or Strathcona County.  

    Strathcona County reserves the right in their sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, or suspend this Contest or to modify the Contest rules at any time without notice.   

    By entering the Contest, entrant releases and holds Strathcona County harmless from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to the entrant or any other person, including personal injury, death, or property damage, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any Prize, participation in the Contest, any breach of the Contest Rules, or in any Prize-related activity. The entrant agrees to fully indemnify Strathcona County from any and all claims by third parties relating to the Contest, without limitation.   

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY  

    All intellectual property, including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, logos, designs, promotional materials, web pages, source code, drawings, illustrations, slogans and representations are owned by Strathcona County and/or their affiliates. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized copying or use of any copyrighted material or intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.  

    TERMINATION  

    Strathcona County reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate the Contest, in whole or in part, and/or modify, amend or suspend the Contest, and/or the Contest Rules in any way, at any time, for any reason without prior notice.  

    LAW  

    These are the official Contest Rules. The Contest is subject to applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations. The Contest Rules are subject to change without notice in order to comply with any applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws or the policy of any other entity having jurisdiction over Strathcona County. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Contest Rules or the rights and obligations as between the entrant and Strathcona County in connection with the Contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Alberta including procedural provisions without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws.   

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