Proclamation for Waste Reduction Week (October 21st to 27th, 2024)

Whereas the week of October 21st to 27th, 2024 has been recognized as Waste Reduction Week by municipalities, environmental groups and industry across Canada since 2001; 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 and services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal while conserving our natural resources; and

Whereas we, as a municipality, 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 through a public education campaign aimed at bolstering environmentally friendly practices that will assist to reduce our waste. This year’s themes include:

• Repair Monday
• Textiles Tuesday
• E-Waste Wednesday
• Plastics Thursday
• Food Waste Friday
• Sharing Saturday
• Swap Sunday

Whereas the Town of Arnprior will be hosting a “Halloween Upcycle Challenge” where Arnprior residents are invited to create unique Halloween decorations using repurposed household waste;

Now Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 21st to 27th, 2024 as Waste Reduction Week in the Town of Arnprior and urge residents to prioritize environmental sustainability by purchasing environmentally responsible products and services, diverting unnecessary waste from garbage disposal and conserving natural resources.

Lisa McGee, Mayor

Town of Arnprior