Saanich Zero Waste Strategy Survey

Thank you for your input into the draft Zero Waste Strategy. The survey closed on April 7 and staff are reviewing comments and updating the Strategy accordingly.

The draft Strategy has been informed by research and data analysis, and input from technical experts, the public, and community representatives.

The goal of the Strategy is to significantly reduce the amount of waste our community generates. Our target is to reduce our per capita waste generation from 318kg/year to 250kg/year by 2031, 240kg/year by 2040, and 125kg/year by 2050. Getting to zero waste will require looking at what we buy and use, how we build, the food we eat, and how we deal with the waste we produce.

Your input will be incorporated into the final Zero Waste Strategy to ensure that its programs and initiatives are customized to meet the needs of Saanich’s diverse residents. Waste is a collective challenge, but also an opportunity. Eliminating waste can be a great way to conserve resources, protect our natural spaces, and save money!