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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, June 12, 2014 | 2 Halton.ca 311 Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. acceptable GreenCart liners? If you choose to line your GreenCart with a bag, please ensure you are using and purchasing acceptable certified compostable liners with the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) logo on the box, as shown to the right. These bags are made from plant-based materials so they compost easily. Not all liners sold are accepted for use in Halton's GreenCart program. Halton Region does not accept plastic products or plastic liners in the GreenCart. Are you using Acceptable Bags * Other acceptable liners include: Paper towels Newspaper/flyers Cardboard Paper bags Paper food waste bags BioBag 100% Compostable Husky EcoGuard Compostable Bio-Life Glad 100% Compostable Natur Force 100% Compostable Bags BIOSAK Compostable Brown Bags Selection Eco Compostable Bags and Liners Likewise Compostable Bin Liners Greencare Compostable Bin Liners Great Value Compostable Kitchen Bags Snappy Compostable Organics Bin Liners Rona ECO Compostable Bags Tuffguy Compostable Kitchen Organics Bags AL-PACK Compostable Bags Compost-A-Bag Natura Compostable Organics Bin Liners up&up Compostable Bags No Name Compostable Kitchen Bags, Compostable Green Bin Liners Bag-to-Earth Paper Food Waste Bags (paper bags do not require the BPI logo) Unacceptable Bags Pl ti Plastic shopping bags * Not all acceptable liners may be shown, sample listing only Garbage bags Plastic Green or Blue recycling bags Oxo-biodegradable or degradable bags GreenCarts lined with unacceptable bags will not be collected. 120614 For a list of GreenCart acceptable liners and where they can be purchased, visit Halton.ca/greencart. Simply Local ­ supporting local farms Farmers' markets in Halton have opened for the season so it is a great time to take advantage of all the fresh produce our local farms have to offer. Simply Local ­ Your Guide to Halton Farms is an excellent Halton resource for mapping out your tour of local area farms this summer. Many of Halton's farms offer various goods for sale as well as host special events and activities for all family members. Buying local is good for our economy, the environment and your health. Visit Halton.ca/simplylocal to learn more. Meetings at Halton Region June 18 9:30 a.m. July 2 9:30 a.m. July 2 1:30 p.m. July 3 9:30 a.m. Gary Carr Regional Chair Regional Council Planning & Public Works Cttee. Admin & Finance Cttee. Health & Social Services Cttee. Meetings can be viewed at Halton.ca/meetings 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville L6M 3L1