Welcome
Welcome to the March 2021 issue of the Metro Vancouver Update.
Here is a fact that may astonish you — Metro Vancouver residents disposed of 528 million pieces of personal protective equipment in 2020! In this issue, you can read more about the rate of PPE disposal and the other surprising findings from the 2020 Solid Waste Composition Study.
Also in this issue, learn how you can have a say in the draft Clean Air Plan, which seeks to reduce air contaminant emissions and impacts, including greenhouse gases, over the next 10 years. Plus, learn more about “food forests” as we explore this gardening trend that you can try in your own backyard.
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Regional Parks Virtual Fieldtrip Program Continues This Spring
To encourage a connection with nature’s wonders during the COVID-19 pandemic, Metro Vancouver has introduced new and adapted in-person and…
Biosolids Beautify Mountain Highway Interchange
The new Mountain Highway Interchange in North Vancouver is looking better than ever, thanks in part to Metro Vancouver biosolids.…
Metro Vancouver’s Corrosion Control Program: Copper Pipe Protection
Protecting pipes against corrosion not only preserves the lifespan of pipes and hot water tanks — it can also reduce…
Introducing the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative
The Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) is a one-year national pilot designed to share circular economy knowledge and…
Share Your Ideas On the Clean Air Plan to Reduce Air Contaminant Emissions
Available April 1, 2021, Metro Vancouver is presenting a new draft Clean Air Plan — its latest air quality and…
The 2020 Waste Composition Study Found Residents Disposed of 528 Million Items of PPE
Metro Vancouver conducts regular waste composition studies at its regional solid waste facilities to better understand the types of materials…
Planting a Food Forest in Your Backyard
When planting a new garden this spring, consider establishing a ‘food forest’ in your yard. A food forest is a…
