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On September 23, 2019, the General Government Committee of Clarington endorsed a resolution from the City of Kitchener regarding single-use disposable wipes. The resolution highlighted concerns about the marketing of these wipes as 'flushable', noting that there is no standard definition for the term. It stated that single-use
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On September 23, 2019, the General Government Committee of Clarington made several appointments to fill vacancies on various boards and committees. The committee received Report CLD-019-19 and conducted a vote to appoint citizen and Council representatives in accordance with the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy. The committee authorized the
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During the General Government Committee meeting on September 23, 2019, Donna Lanigan addressed concerns regarding the accessibility and distribution of green bins for composting in Clarington. She highlighted that composting is crucial for diverting waste from landfills and incineration. Lanigan reported that in her neighborhood, 444 residents lacked green bins,
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the proposal to install a stop sign on Prestonvale Road during its meeting on September 23, 2019. Councillor Jones moved a resolution, seconded by Councillor Zwart, to direct staff to report back to the committee on November 4, 2019, regarding the consideration of
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the implementation of a deposit/return program for recycled plastics, aluminum, and metal drink containers during its meeting on September 23, 2019. The committee noted that such programs have been successful in other provinces, including Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia, where they