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Let's Talk Garbage (Round 2)

Posted by Jerrold
Filed in City
February 25, 2007

Toronto generates too much garbage, and we need to explore alternatives to our current waste handling practices. That's where the Community Environmental Assessment Team (CEAT) comes in, and where you can have your say.

Back in October 2006, CEAT hosted the first round of public consultations and are back this week - asking for your input in the next phase of the assessment.

"It's crucial that we hear your input as the City develops a plan for its garbage. Join us for an evening during Consultation Week, February 26 - March 5 and share your ideas as we move forward on an Environmental Assessment. Call 416-392-9365 to pre-register. Call now, because - just like finding room for the City's garbage itself - space is limited."

Public meetings will be held in four convenient locations across the city.

Monday February 26, 2007
Central YMCA Auditorium
20 Grosvenor St. (closest TTC Station: College)

Wednesday February 28, 2007
Scarborough Civic Centre
150 Borough Dr (closest TTC Station: Scarborough Centre)

Thursday March 1, 2007
North York Memorial Community Hall - Burgundy Room
5110 Yonge St (closest TTC Station: North York Centre)

Monday March 5, 2007
Etobicoke Collegiate
86 Montgomery Rd (closest TTC Station: Royal York)

Visit toronto.ca/ceat for more details.

(Images: Toronto CEAT)

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It's probably been said before but I would love to see manufacturers and retailers taxed on both the packaging that they insist on and the durability of their products.

Why is it that everything that I buy these days comes in a gigantic plastic blister pack? Computer cables, kids toys, even fruit come in a heavy duty plastic box that adds nothing to the product.

Durability? I can remember when a toaster was assumed to be more or less a one time purchase. Now I'm lucky if I can get two years out it. Cheaper components, cheaper manufacturing standards keep the price down but mean that toasters have become disposable.

Instead of pointing fingers at the end consumers, let's make the manufacturers and retailers accountable.

Posted by: Barry_R at February 25, 2007 10:46 AM