Ontario Community Newspapers

Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 6 Apr 2007, p. 18

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AI'- ttfeda-nàdian *Îalipoon.'Frday, AnA, ,2W07 ,Feedback sought on GreenCart expansion Burlngton ailf Mfiton 777 Guepiî Lino O FaiWlew 55 Onftaio Stro.t <Mfin., mail) 905-u4810 Newa Iocaimfan rf fi à IMWWfs W"87&011 S eet e ouen in e.. le i oca ilto Caada Chmpo e residents regarding tht. ïlaiton- vsd expansion of the GreenCart program and is holding a public information centre this Tbursday to, do so. The drop-in session on the GreenCart initiative - which colleets household food waste and composts it, turning it into matenial for use in land- scaping, agriculture and restoration projects - will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Milton Sports Centre. The meeting will provide residents with an update on the program and offer an opportunity for input on the following options: e The GreenCart program or other alternative technologies . GreenCart implementation in the urban area, rural hamlets and/or rural areas 1.oîbîiatioii withti. i ,t weekly Blue Box pick-up aBag limit reductions in combina- tion with GreenCart and weekly blue box pick-up (with bag tag option). "Halton Region is committed to consulting with the public on initia- tives that will impact our residents," said Regional Chair Gary Carr. "We encourage residents to, get involved as youÎr input is invaluable to regional council on important issues such as expanding the GreenCart program." Those who can't make it to the pub- ltc information centre can submit cum- ments by e-mail to greencart@halton.ca or by calhing (905) 825-6000. A regîon-wide telephone survey was also conducted to determine attitudes regarding the program. lti u t o t à tt(1 1ýi i L i " t , homes throughout Halton. After one year, the initiative has diverted 721,350 pounds of food waste out of the landfill - thats equivalent to, 61,400 bags of garbage. lnstead, the matenials were sent to, be composted. The pilot areas were selected based on a range of demographics in the region, including established areas, new areas, htgh-density areas and a rural area. The expansion of the GreenCart prngram is identified as a component in the 2006-10 Solid Waste Management Strategy to help achieve 60 per cent diversion of waste from the landfill, thereby extending the life of the Regions landfill site. Hi my name is Daisy. 1 arn a 9 month old Calico DSH. My mom adopted me from the animal shelter and showed me the Ren's high life! Now I am the spoiled princess that every cat deserves to be. Being a young vivacious kitten 1 live to play. 1 love my Cosmic Cat Fur Mice, so realistic and fun to toss. But variety as they say is the spice of life so 1 also enjoy my Spot Cat Springs. You neyer know which way they'll go next! When it's time for a royal treat, my mom gives me Whiskas Temptations cat treats. With so many different flavours I can have a different one everyday of the week! Now living this life hasn't gone to my head. 1 help, My mom out with all the foster kitties and tell them about what a great place Ren's is so they can tell their future parents where all the good stuif is. And now you know too! PRD-.RVIW "WHISKAS ®k "Made fromn top qualîty materials TEMPTATIONS®k treats and quality tested for durability. have a tasty, crunchy - Authentic-looking fur mice outside and an irresistible provide hours of fun and soft center your cat wîlI exercise and are a healthy love. Shake the pouch, outlet for cat's natural hunting and watch your cat corne instinct!" running!" f e "Put a littie "spring" in your cat's step with these colourful, jj bouncy, plastic springs. Your cat will have fun chasing thern around while their unpredictable bounce will drive themn nuts!" Derry Road #407 SBumhamtliarpe Rd. - z y U %«7 '*A&; Nk rA 1 Ir

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