Proclamation for Waste Reduction Week (October 16th to 22nd, 2023)

Whereas the week of October 16th to 22nd, 2023 is recognized as Waste Reduction Week by municipalities, environmental groups and industry across Canada; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness around the issues of sustainability and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more environmentally responsible products / services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal while conserving our 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;

Now Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 16th to 22nd, 2023 as Waste Reduction Week in the Town of Arnprior and urge residents to prioritize environmental sustainability by purchasing environmentally responsible products / services, diverting unnecessary waste from garbage disposal and conserving natural resources.

Lisa McGee, Mayor
Town of Arnprior