Environmental Advisory Committee
This committee is responsible for making recommendations to Council on issues relating to the three R's (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). Our concern for a cleaner greener environment includes educating the public on how to reduce harmful emissions and energy consumption. We have also undertaken some land stewardship programs such as cleaning river areas of debris. We are ordinary citizens working together to find common-sense solutions to environmental problems.
The goal of this committee is to help our Town and fellow East Gwillimbury residents make "down-to-earth" choices which support a healthy greener environment.
Did you know…
That you can recycle rechargeable batteries and old cell phones?
Every time you recycle an old cell phone or the used rechargeable battery from your camcorder, cordless phone, digital camera, laptop computer, PDA, power tools or remote control toys, you make our environment a better place in which to live.
Drop-off boxes are located at the Civic Centre in Sharon and the East Gwillimbury Public Libraries (Holland Landing and Mount Albert Branches)
With your help, we can make a difference!
The Call2Recycle program is operated by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, a non-profit, public service organization dedicated to recycling of rechargeable batteries and cell phones & supported by the East Gwillimbury Environmental Advisory Committee.
What can We do?
Environment Canada has compiled a databank of green tips about things you can do for the environment in your home, at the office, at school and in your community. Follow the "ecoaction" links below to find many interesting ideas on how you can help conserve energy, reduce pollution and generally improve the quality of life in your community and in your own backyard. See how easy it is to get greener!
Interesting Links:
The Environment
York Region Environmental Strategy
Land
Conservation Ontario
Water
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Air
Environment Canada
Recycling
Recycle Groups - www.freecycle.org
Waste
East Gwillimbury Recycling and Waste Collection
Durham/York Residual Waste Study
Transit
York Region Transit
GO Transit Schedule
Smart Commute
York Region Transportation Master Plan Update
Outdoors
East Gwillimbury Trails Advisory Committee
Committee Members:
| Kevin Considine |
Daniel Illman |
| Alan Davis |
Wendy Leech |
| Doug Dutton |
Marie Lippens |
| Teri Hardy |
Dennis Poulos |
| John Hayes |
Deb Preston |
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Paul Taylor |
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Council Liaison - Councillor Cathy Morton |
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| Staff Representative: John Vandenberg |
Engineering Operations Technologist |
Meetings:
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Civic Centre at 7:00 p.m.
Committee Membership:
The Committee is always looking for new interested volunteers who have a little free time to contribute towards improving our town. Please direct your request to the Corporate Services Department, by phone 905-478-4282, or by e-mail town@eastgwillimbury.ca. Please click here for a copy of the application form.