On Monday, October 3, Airdrie City Council was presented with a request to proclaim October 17 - 23, as Wast Reduction Week.

Council approved the motion in order to promote actions that divert waste from the landfills and promote sustainable consumption.

Waste Reduction week was requested from Ontario as part of a large scale request to make the week acknowledged across the country. 

To learn about the programs and provincial resources, visit http://www.wrwcanada.com/.