A recent poilI found that mosi Halton residents think technology that converts waste into energy will be suc- cessful. The resoîts from the Toronto Star/Decima Research poli say that 89 per cent of local citizens asked feel the energy-from-waste (El-W) concept is a winning one. 'Halton Region announced in the summer that we were exploring options for an energy-from-waste lacil- îîy at the Halton Waste Management Site and this poilI show~s that Halion was once again forward-thinking in how we plan on managing our waste,- remarked Halton Regional Chairmnan Joyce Savoline. It îs rewardîng to know that we are investigating wasîc management solutions that ocir resi- dents support." Duning the poilI, Decînra researchcrs told respondents ihat, "One technology in the testing stage takes wasîe that would otherwise be sent to a lancîfill Residents support Energy From Waste, according to recent poil Most in Haltonfeel technology is beneficial and uses very high heat to break it down, at the same time creatîng dlec- tricity that can be used for homes and businesses. The process is supposed to create no air ernîssions and produce only a non-toxic, glass-like substance that can bectîsed in road building.- Residenîs were then asked if they thînk the technology -will prove stuc- cessful and (is) a goocl way to reduce garbage ancl create elecîrîcîîy, or wîll prcîve a faîlcîre andclcîaîc- emissions that arc harintilul." Vahile 89 per cent cf llaltcm and Ycrk Regionrtcsidcnts pollcd saîcl îhcy think the icchnology- wll bc succcssful, the nunober jumpcd 1(1 94 per cent in Durham and also in Peel, wherc thcrc is ccirrently an operating El-W lacility Halton Region bas apprcw'al under the Enviýronmcnital Assessmnent Act îo imiplemeni an EFW lacilitv when îî cîecrmines one is nccclcd for managing ils wasic. Thc approval îs pari of the original joint board decision that was the resu]t of the extensive environmental assesso ment proccss for the Halton 'Waste Management Site approved in February 1989. Currently, the Region is preparnga business case for the implementation of El-W technology The study which will be presented to regional council next spning, will include the preliminary environental, health, air quality, transportation and fînancial assess- inenis necdcd îo stant public consulta- tion and make an înformcd dlecision or the options for such a lacility- 1-laton plans io have ils f I-W lacili- ty operati(inal in 2009. Residents can vîsit xww-%.hal toncalcl-w lor more informa- tion on Hialtons waste management stiatcgy or caîl (905) 825-6000, As well, the public is inviied to leave comninents or information requesis rcgarclîng EFW cîîhcr by phonc at (905) 825-6000, ext. 7920 or c-mail ai cfw@halton.ca. MILTON MALL (905) 693-9207 MEADOWVALE 3035 ARGENTIA RD. (905) 824-3207 SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE (905) 897-1210 ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE (905) 569-3629 DIXIE OUTLET MALL (905) 891-0976 OAKVILLE 261 OAKWACK DR. 905) 257-7987 u S i .î #A U0is 'Ms prvd valdidentfiain 9lesppaaa lt.On aet sed ers saemth sîo lm4uantei ww E I oear.c The Canadian Champion, Friday November 3, 2006- A5 bJulk barri [- 1 e sd l~ )f0 Natural :tSuprerne Ç290 assorted fiavours 1. 19/1lOOg Cranberries 509lb 0Sultana12 0Raisins lb Christmas.31 /1 OOg Neilson 66/1l00g icluding macaroons BUlkad ^s 9 Chocolate 11,lb SPure Chocolate .73/1009 Bridge 29 MixW Ub ; gungerbread only OGingerbread 3490 House Kit M oe Ows Herbai Omega 3~5cpsIO6e ~1PVL Isolated CLA-3 100 caps or Watertight 120 caps 22.49.. W1ebber Naturals METASIim OWeight Reduction Formulaf6l abs I0Ou99.a Original 255g> Blissful Berry o Tangerine Dîsaro 283g Genuine Health Greens+ Powder 31 .99.a i TAIR A LOOK AT OUR OUNM WNIACE PREM ED SM ONS