OCTOBER 19-25, 2020

WHEREAS, the generation of solid waste and the needless waste of water and energy resources are recognized as global environmental problems; and

WHEREAS, Municipal and Provincial governments have an important role to play in promoting waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and other conservation measures; and

WHEREAS, communities, businesses and organizations across Canada have committed to working together to raise awareness of these issues during Waste Reduction Week in Canada.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Mauro, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim the week of October 19-25, 2020 as Waste Reduction Week in the City of Thunder Bay.