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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, A pr il 7, 20 22 | 16 Everyday ways to practice sustainability Earth Day is a great reminder that we can all help protect the natural environment. Here are a few ways that you can make a difference this Earth Day and every day: Reduce your waste by making small personal changes such as opting for reusable alternatives, repurposing household items or looking for plastic-free materials. Make your commute more eco-friendly by walking or cycling to nearby stores, parks and amenities, carpooling with a friend or using public transit. Conserve water by turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, checking faucets and toilets for leaks or using low-flow showerheads. Shop for fresh food using our Simply Local map and avoid processed food items packaged in single-use plastics. Get involved in local Earth Week events or look for a community cleanup happening in your local municipality. Thank you for your commitment to reducing our community's ecological footprint! To learn more about Regional programs and services that help you make sustainable choices, visit halton.ca. Spring waste tips and programs In the coming weeks, our seasonal programs are resuming to provide you with more ways to help sort and properly dispose of household waste: • Yard waste collection will resume the week of April 4 and will be collected every other week on the same day as garbage. As a reminder, grass clippings, sod and dirt do not go in your yard waste and can be dropped off at the Halton Waste Management Site. • Compost giveaway events will take place in the spring and fall at the Halton Waste Management site where you can pick up high-quality compost for your garden. We are building a better Halton every day As more people and businesses call Halton home, we are building new connections and improving our road networks to provide motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users with safe and efficient travel options. Important programs that maintain resilient wastewater infrastructure continue to prevent flooding, and ongoing state of good repair and installation of watermains ensure we continue to provide reliable access to high-quality drinking water. Halton Highlights April2022 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Meetings at Halton Region 04 07 22 Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Visit halton.ca for the full schedule. We all have a role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Thank you for your patience as we build a better Halton! Reducing waste is a community effort - thank you for continuing to follow our curbside collection tips and putting waste in its proper place! You can easily stay up-to-date on Halton's waste management programs and services by visiting halton.ca/waste. With spring weather also on the way, please take the time to prevent wind-blown litter by putting materials at the curb by 7 a.m. of your collection day, not the night before, and securing loose items (you can use a clear plastic bag for recyclables). sign up for project updates by email and more browse project webpages use our online map Stay connected on construction happening near your home or on your commute! There are many ways to stay up to date and plan ahead for construction--visit halton.ca/construction to: