2022 Waste Reduction Week

Whereas the week of October 17-23, 2022 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness around issues of sustainable and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more environmentally responsible products/services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal and conserves natural resources; and

Whereas as a municipality we are committed to waste reduction, resource conservation, and community education for sustainable living; and

Whereas we recognize the generation of solid waste and the needless waste of water and energy resources as global environmental problems and endeavor to take the lead in our community toward environmental sustainability; and

Whereas we as a municipality will take action to reduce our waste and support the circular economy; and

Whereas the Town of Arnprior will circulate the Circular Innovation Council of Canada “Waste Reduction Theme Days” information to the schools in Arnprior, to help educate students and their families, and promote Waste Reduction Week in Arnprior, as well as share this information on the Town’s website.

Now Therefore, I, Walter Stack, Mayor of the Town of Arnprior, Do Hereby Proclaim October 17-23, 2022 as Waste Reduction Week in the Town of Arnprior and urge residents to choose more environmentally responsible products/services and divert more waste from disposal and conserve natural resources.

Walter Stack, Mayor
Town of Arnprior