| Metro Vancouver considers levy, bylaw changes, for solid waste generators | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/503/Metro Vancouver considers levy, bylaw changes, for solid waste generators | Metro Vancouver considers levy, bylaw changes, for solid waste generators | <div class="ExternalClass31393A92ECC74F6782125C5A1E4ED563"><p>Metro Vancouver is considering a proposed new "Generator Levy" on all residential, commercial and institutional waste generated in the region, irrespective of whether it is managed at regional facilities.</p><p>The proposed levy, coupled with a Hauler Licensing bylaw, is aimed at ensuring all waste generators in the region contribute to the fixed costs of the region's transfer station network. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-levy.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve Management Plan Underway | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/491/Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve Management Plan Underway | Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve Management Plan Underway | <div class="ExternalClass88F99F96C3C54BF4A70C8A77CB4F30FF"><p>Metro Vancouver Regional Parks' staff are working on a management plan to provide a vision for Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve, which sits on the largest freshwater marsh in southwest B.C.</p><p> Located along the Pitt River in northeast Coquitlam, Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve protects more than 620 hectares of tidal marsh and woodlands – 1.5 times the size of Stanley Park. The marsh provides important wintering habitat for waterfowl and is home to many birds, fish and animals. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-widgeon.jpg | Read more... | | Full | South end of Widgeon Slough |
| Development Cost Charge Program under review | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/492/Development Cost Charge Program under review | Development Cost Charge Program under review | <div class="ExternalClassC93F2993614E43DC9F56A37107814BF4"><p>Metro Vancouver will hold a series of public consultations this fall over its proposed Development Cost Charge (DCC) program rate changes, which are aimed at expanding liquid waste infrastructure to serve the growing population. The proposed changes focus on the principle that 'growth pays for growth'. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-dcc.jpg | Read more... | | Full | Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant |
| Internal Carbon Price Policy to reduce corporate emissions | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/493/Internal Carbon Price Policy to reduce corporate emissions | Internal Carbon Price Policy to reduce corporate emissions | <div class="ExternalClass1ED2D501128248B9BB7103D8F5BE826D"><p>The Metro Vancouver Board last month approved a new Carbon Price Policy, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its own projects and initiatives. The new policy requires that the value of GHG emissions is included when evaluating new Metro Vancouver-funded project options, by incorporating an internal carbon price into decision-making processes for typical projects such as construction or vehicle purchases, as well as for carbon-reduction programs. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-carbon.jpg | Read more... | | Full | New Carbon Price policy aims to reduce GHGs |
| Metro Vancouver makes progress on climate action in 2016 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/495/Metro Vancouver makes progress on climate action in 2016 | Metro Vancouver makes progress on climate action in 2016 | <div class="ExternalClassF9299162D6F342DAB9A6C1B84086039D"><p>Metro Vancouver reported a net carbon footprint of 3,321 tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2016, thanks to a number of significant greenhouse gas reduction projects that reduced corporate energy-related emissions by 60 per cent. The actions include installing high efficiency boilers at Metro Vancouver housing sites, increasing use of low emission vehicles, and developing a comprehensive regional water system plan to explicitly address the potential impacts of climate change. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-climate.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Potential disposal ban for expanded polystyrene | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/496/Potential disposal ban for expanded polystyrene | Potential disposal ban for expanded polystyrene | <div class="ExternalClass8EF945388A48493095248A4AEC2FAC22"><p>Metro Vancouver is considering banning the disposal of expanded polystyrene, often called Styrofoam, in an effort to encourage more recycling of the material. Metro Vancouver has been consulting with those who make, use, sell, transport and recycle expanded polystyrene to better understand how the material is handled today and how to increase recycling rates. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34--Polystyrene.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Plans underway to upgrade Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/497/Plans underway to upgrade Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant | Plans underway to upgrade Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant | <div class="ExternalClass0F2F8D94C1DE4418A3CD3DBCD37A6568"><p>Metro Vancouver continues to improve its 50-year-old Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, which provides <a href="/media-room/video-gallery/issues/218315462" target="_blank">primary liquid waste treatment</a> to about 750,000 residents and businesses in Vancouver, UBC, the University Endowment Lands, and small areas of Burnaby and Richmond. The plant is scheduled to undergo a major upgrade to secondary treatment by 2030 and, as a result, has two projects underway that focus on the treatment and storage of biosolids -- organic matter recycled from sewage. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-iona.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Metro Vancouver plans to build Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/498/Metro Vancouver plans to build Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel | Metro Vancouver plans to build Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel | <div class="ExternalClassD7C9B080646742AE9035D34EE0F474F8"><p>Metro Vancouver is planning to build a new water supply tunnel under Burrard Inlet to meet the growing demand for safe, reliable drinking water in the region. The new tunnel, slated for east of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, will replace existing water mains that are nearing the end of their service lives. It is one of five new water supply crossings across the region being built to higher seismic standards to withstand a major earthquake. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-tunnels.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Metro Vancouver approves new Drinking Water Conservation Plan | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/499/Metro Vancouver approves new Drinking Water Conservation Plan | Metro Vancouver approves new Drinking Water Conservation Plan | <div class="ExternalClassF86465D998DE486D94FD8048C8E333AF"><p>Metro Vancouver has approved a new Drinking Water Conservation Plan to promote water conservation and reduce water use across the region, particularly during the summer months when precipitation is low and water use is high, or in times of water shortages and emergencies. The plan, approved by the Greater Vancouver Water District Board on June 23, 2017, and slated to be enacted in May next year, replaces the Water Shortage Response Plan.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue34-dwcp.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Reducing food waste and developing a Canadian food policy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/500/Reducing food waste and developing a Canadian food policy | Reducing food waste and developing a Canadian food policy | <div class="ExternalClass988C9B3B8E7B48E2A21A205EAA741C51"><p>The federal government has embarked on a process to develop a framework for a national food policy. As a first step, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agrifoods Canada (whose mandate is to lead the development of the food policy), organized a summit of important stakeholders in Ottawa on June 22-23. As Chair of the National Zero Waste Council, which has prepared a National Food Waste Reduction Strategy (available at nzwc.ca), Director Malcolm Brodie was invited to participate. In the breakout sessions, Director Brodie spoke to the leadership that Metro Vancouver has taken to implement an organics ban and introduce the Love Food Hate Waste campaign – two initiatives that should be adopted across Canada. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/Issue34-NFWRS.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Metro Vancouver’s 7th Annual Zero Waste Conference November 1st | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-34/504/Metro Vancouver’s 7th Annual Zero Waste Conference November 1st | Metro Vancouver’s 7th Annual Zero Waste Conference November 1st | <div class="ExternalClass1BCDF958D23B46E29D713881705FDBED"><p>Registration is open for Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Conference on November 1, which brings together innovative leaders and thinkers who are working towards a future without waste. Eliminating waste and creating value are essential pillars in a new way of doing business and developing policy - a new norm of addressing waste in every facet of our lives. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/Issue33-zwc.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
