Dive summary:
- The Halton Region, just outside of Toronto, Canada, is cutting their previously allowed six bags of trash for collection down to three bags every other week to encourage recycling and extend the life expectancy of their landfill.
- City research found the average garbage bag in the Halton region contains 36% recyclable material.
- The overall goal of the four year program is to increase the region’s waste diversion by 65% and extend the lifespan of its landfill by four years.
From the article:
Halton region has released a four-year plan to revamp its solid waste management system. Changes include cutting the garbage bag limit in half, from six bags to three bags every other week.
“We hope to lower costs of waste disposal and extend the life of our landfill site,” said Regional Councillor Jane Fogal. “We currently have one landfill and it’s very expensive to create another one.”
The plan which aims to increase the region’s waste diversion by 65 per cent and extend the lifespan of its landfill for four more years will see a string of green initiative being implemented. ...
