Province seeking feedback on waste reduction
STRATFORD - Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece is urging Ontarians to participate in the provincial government’s consultation around litter and waste.
“Our government for the people is working to keep our province clean and beautiful by taking steps to reduce litter and waste in our communities,” said Pettapiece.
“As committed in our made-in-Ontario environmental plan, we want to increase and improve household recycling.”
The province is inviting public feedback on proposals to reduce plastic litter and waste in their neighbourhoods and parks.
Officials are looking at ways to divert and reduce food and organic waste from households and businesses. While also increase opportunities for people to participate in waste reduction efforts. Sixty per cent of food and organic waste in Ontario is sent to landfill, “emitting methane – a potent greenhouse gas – when it decomposes,” the release states.
