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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, October 27, 2011 · 10 Manufacturers must create more reusable products Continued from page 8 Incineration may be a route more communities are willing to take, said University of Toronto professor Philip Byer. Only about one per cent of waste in Ontario is incinerated now. The only residential incinerator is the Algonquin Power Energy From Waste Facility in Brampton. The plant burns about 500 tonnes of mostly residential waste and generates nine megawatts of continuous energy -- enough to power 5,000 to 6,000 homes. Advocates say incineration is an acceptable solution because it generates energy from material that would otherwise be landfilled. Critics say incinerators cause air pollution and that the most energy efficient materials to burn, such as paper and plastic, are also highly recyclable. "I am not saying (incineration) is a good idea, but it's maybe something you will see more of," added Byer, whose specialty is municipal waste management. Experts say one of the most important solutions to today's landfill problems is to force manufacturers to create more reusable "Everyone needs to be honest about the situation. We are not going to get anywhere with this problem unless we start looking seriously at reduction." Liz Benneian, founder Ontario Zero Waste Coalition products, an approach known as extended producer responsibility (EPR). "EPR is effectively making what goes into the waste stream the problem of the people who put the products into the market in the first place," said York University environmental studies professor Mark Winfield. This is done by forcing manufacturers to redesign products so they can be reused or requiring manufacturers and businesses to pay a government- imposed fee on hard-torecycle products. Winfield said Ontario could legislate EPR policies similar to the European Union, which forced producers to make cars and packaging easier to take apart in pieces that can be reused. But there is no move toward that kind of policy in Ontario at the moment. Just before the recent provincial election, the Ontario Zero Waste Coalition sent 10 recommendations for Ontario's waste management future to each candidate. The group's top priority was to see politicians develop a coherent reduction strategy. "Diversion is nice, but the first thing everyone likes to forget is reduction," said coalition founder Liz Benneian. She said the government is "leery" about even mentioning reduction because of the potential consumer backlash, but added environmental entrepreneurialism could be a boon to the Ontario economy. "Everyone needs to be honest about the situation," she said. "We are not going to get anywhere with this problem unless we start looking seriously at reduction." WITH DIABETES, YOUR ODDS AREN'T GOOD. GARAGE SALE Friday October 28 9am ­ 6pm Saturday October 29 9am ­ 5pm - amazing scratch and dent sell offs - inventory clear out - showroom & display model clearance - great deals on mirrors and home decor Plus lots more! 4 out of 5 people with diabetes will eventually die of heart disease. Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca NEL FL AN ts e t e S he S w ! No k c to s in ES ALL SIZ ! We Have DUVETS! Down & Down-Alternative! Bundle up for Winter! Up LINEN WAREHOUSE SALE! Man In-H y o S ur p u s e r ise Sp e c ia l s ! 're on A! We'r AND.C To L R FLYE · Comforter Sets & Bed Skirts · Decorative Cushions · Drapes 70 % Many Brand Names s off Retail! · Shower Curtains · Kitchen Linen · Flat & Fitted · 100% Cotton Sheets Sheet Sets & Slips · Licensed · 3/4 Size Sheets Hockey Bedding · Area Rugs 1st QUALITY Home Fashions · Mattress Pads · Towels & Bath Rugs · Bath Accessories ASSORTED VERY LOW PRICES...ALL THE TIME! DRAPERY HARDWARE STARTING AT NEW SUPPLY OF TABLE LINENS STARTING AT ONLY 8' X 11' SELECTED AREA RUGS $ SELECTED LICENSED HOCKEY QUEEN SHEET BEDDING & BATH 2PK FLEECE THROWS SETS STARTING AT ONLY STARTING AT ONLY $ 28" X 48" RODS 1999 $ 7 50 60 ONLY 00 $ 24 99 $ 1499 A L L S A L E S Browns Line 427 Kipling Ave. Active Green & Ross F I N A L ! BRING IN COUPON TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES We install every r thing we sell. 3235 Fairview St. www.plumbingmart.ca 905 639-7106 Store Hours Mon.-Sat: 9:30am - 5pm YOUR PURCHASE Sun:11am - 5pm WEDNESDAYS RECEIVE 576 Evans Ave. Etobicoke This coupon must be given to the cashier at time of purchase. Not valid on Wednesdays or with other discounts. Expires Nov. 6, 2011. 10% OFF Evans Ave. 10 % OFF