What's New
Interested in environmental news? Here are the latest updates.
Upcoming reports to February 21 Council Meeting:
- TS-03-12, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D (Report recommending approval to implement the Cycling Master Plan on Guelph Line, Walker's Line, Appleby Line and Burloak Drive (between New Street and Lakeshore Road)).
- TS-04-12, Appendix A (Report recommending approval of the seasonal road closure of King Road for a period of up to 3 weeks from 1865 King Road to Mountain Brow Road. (Re Jefferson Salamander))
- E-11-12, Appendix A (Report recommending approval to proceed with the necessary work to rehabilitate the Drury Lane pedestrian bridge)
- CSI-1-12, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C (Report providing the 2012 corporate energy management program update for facilities)
- BCS-1-12 (Memo from Mayor Rick Goldring regarding the Blue Communities Project)
Take Action Burlington - Environment Update (October - December 2011)
Have your say regarding "The Route Ahead - Burlington Master Transit Plan."
On November 28, Council approved a report recommending approval of the Green Procurement policy. (F-36-11, App A, App B, App C). Council also approved a motion to integrate the Green Procurement Policy Statement within an updated Procurement By-law (69-2005). Bylaw 93-2011 amended Bylaw 69-2005.
Changes to the battery and cell phone recycling program at five city facilities as of October 5, 2011.
A Farewell to Featherwagons is an illustrated children’s picture book (for ages 4-8) that introduces issues associated with air quality and climate change. The book includes facts on Barn Owls, air quality, and climate change, in addition to 3 story-related "seek and find" activities, plus tips on how to make a difference.
Visit www.halton.ca/airquality to view two short videos and learn how saving energy is good for air quality, your health, and the climate.
Updated Idling Control Bylaw in effect since June 1, 2009. For more information, please click on the link.
Schools interested in improving their environmental performance should check out the links to the following initiatives:
- Idle Free Awareness Campaign Materials
- Yellowfish Road Program
- 'Keep Burlington Clean' Poster
- Air Quality and Climate Change Tools for Schools
- Active and Safe Routes to School
- EcoSchools
- Consume This! Buying That Matters (booklet for 14-18 year olds on sustainable consumption)