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It’s been a busy month. Metro Vancouver joined the battle against single-use items such as utensils, plastic bags and coffee cups, released a 10-Year Housing plan, and continued with projects such as the Kennedy Newton Water Main and Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.
A program to reduce emissions and exposure to traffic-related air pollutants is also being developed after a national study on near-road diesel emissions confirmed that concentrations of air contaminants are higher near major roads. Did you know one million residents live near busy routes?
Also last month, Metro Vancouver hosted its ninth annual Zero Waste Conference and National Zero Waste Council AGM – over 500 participants turned out to hear the thoughts and work of Canadian and International experts related to the Circular Economy. Next year is the 10th anniversary of the Zero Waste Conference and Canada will host the 2020 World Circular Economy Forum!
For more highlights, check out the videos in this newsletter, featuring initiatives such as Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing, agriculture awareness grants and a Pitt Meadows Community Clothing Swap.
Happy Holidays and see you in January!
Plastic bags, straws and other single-use items top of mind for Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver is joining the battle against single-use items – such as utensils, plastic bags and coffee cups – to…
Metro Vancouver participates in ‘near road’ air quality study
Metro Vancouver’s regional air quality has continually improved over the past several decades, but a new national Near Road Air…
Walking and Hiking in Winter in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
The cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours aren’t deterring Metro Vancouver recreationalists from heading outdoors. More people are deciding to…
Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgraded
The Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, which serves 1.25 million people in Metro Vancouver, is undergoing a major upgrade. Construction…
Move aside Rudolph: A new Christmas single is coming to town
What’s Christmas without carols? Not as merry and bright, that’s for sure. To get people in the holiday spirit, Metro…
Construction begins on Kennedy Newton Water Main
Metro Vancouver is constructing a new water main in the City of Surrey to meet the growing demand for drinking…
Metro Vancouver unveils 10-year Housing Plan
Metro Vancouver Housing this month unveiled its 10-Year Housing Plan, which outlines plans to invest about $190 million in affordable…
NZWC AGM highlights accomplishments
The National Zero Waste Council highlighted its 2019 accomplishments at its Annual General Meeting last month. More than 70 members…
2019 Zero Waste Conference builds on circular economy
Some 531 people attended Metro Vancouver’s 9th annual Zero Waste Conference, which took place on October 30 – 31 and…
