Community unites to make Vaughan a greener place
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Annual 20-Minute
Makeover draws thousands to clean up the city
A little goes a long way when it comes to taking care of the environment. As a champion for sustainability, the City of Vaughan has participated in 20-Minute Makeover for more than a decade. The annual environmental awareness program in support of Earth Day encourages people to take 20 minutes to collect litter in their local neighbourhoods. Today, more than 17,400 participants from 45 schools, 15 businesses, nine community groups and 14 City of Vaughan departments took part in the cause.
A little goes a long way when it comes to taking care of the environment. As a champion for sustainability, the City of Vaughan has participated in 20-Minute Makeover for more than a decade. The annual environmental awareness program in support of Earth Day encourages people to take 20 minutes to collect litter in their local neighbourhoods. Today, more than 17,400 participants from 45 schools, 15 businesses, nine community groups and 14 City of Vaughan departments took part in the cause.
This
initiative is one of many that supports the City’s continued commitment to being
a leader in advocacy and education on sustainability issues. It also encourages
the reduction of waste the community generates. The event was held in
partnership with Pitch-In Canada, a national non-profit group dedicated to the
environment, and was sponsored by Miller Waste and Glad. The cleanup educates residents about waste management and promotes
civic stewardship.
Mayor Maurizio
Bevilacqua participated in the kick-off event today in Ward 1 with students and
staff of Discovery Public School. Vaughan Councillors also attended community
cleanup events in their respective wards: St. Padre Pio Catholic Elementary
School (Ward 2), St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3),
Carrville Mills Public School (Ward 4) and Charlton Public School (Ward 5).
For
more information about 20-Minute Makeover and to learn about Vaughan’s environmental initiatives, visit vaughan.ca/environment or email environment@vaughan.ca.