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Beyond Bans – Challenges and
Opportunities for Economically Viable
Reductions in Food Waste Volumes
and Waste Sector Emissions
November 20, 2017
Karlis Vasarais, B.Com, M.I.P.P.
Dr. Jack Carr, B.Com, M.A., Ph.D.
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Totally agree with the idea of a circular economy. My concern is over regulation and the means of enforcing those regulations. The AMO discussion paper addresses many of the concerns of smaller municipalities, particularly in ensuring funding is made available in order to meet the new regulations .
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I believe that the proposed Food and Organic Waste Framework highlights many of the issues with organic waste in Ontario and has clearly stated objectives.
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The Action Plan is an interesting step forward.
My opinion would be the neeed for education for the public and business to increase a reduction in food waste. Commericals and lierature for people to understand what goes in a compost bin and how they can save move in reducing food waste.
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I agree with the Action Plan objective 1.1 and 1.2 Reduce Food Waste through the development and promotion of educational tools and incorporate waste reduction and resource recovery activities within schools.
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For the City of Kingston, multi-storey or high-rise apartment/residential buildings are not required to collect organics (food waste) from residents. Recommended: that policies be implemented to require organics collections for these buildings.
[Original Comment ID: 211572]
When it comes to organic waste collection I think it would be best to provincially streamline what items can go into the bin. As it currently stands this varies from one municipality to the next. The most common example would be the bag for holding the waste from the kitchen catcher.
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Another observation when it comes to organics pick up. This one is more anecdotal but I'm sure it rings true elsewhere. In Ottawa the organics bin (green bin) is picked up weekly and garbage is picked up bi weekly. Residents are only allotted to have 2 bags of garbage per garbage pick up.
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Two items follow:
1. A short cover letter
2. An analysis of the Food and Organic Waste Framework and Policy Statement draft
Cover Letter
Ian Drew, Senior Policy Advisor
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division
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Good strategy. There should be more discussion in the plan on stewardship for sanitary products/diapers and pet waste. Thank you.
[Original Comment ID: 211665]
I have a few thoughts on the evaluation for success of the Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario. I find that it focuses heavily on the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and specifically a goal of zero carbon emissions.
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I moved to Owen Sound last spring and was appalled to find there is no recycling program for green waste. Further, the blockbuster program in Chatsworth (immediately south of Owen Sound) has been discontinued because of insufficient raw materials to run it economically!
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Ian Drew, Senior Policy Advisor
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division: Resource Recovery Policy Branch
40 St. Clair Avenue West , Floor 8
Toronto Ontario M4V1M2
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Staff of the City of Greater Sudbury supports the letter submitted by The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (“AMO”), the City of Toronto, the Regional Public Works
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January 11, 2018
Ian Drew, Senior Policy Advisor
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Climate Change and Environmental Policy Division
Resource Recovery Policy Branch
40 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 8
Toronto, ON M4V1M2
Dear Mr. Drew,
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