The City of Barrie supports a circular economy, a system where the life cycles of products and items are extended and kept in circulation longer through activities such as reusing, repairing, refurbishing, repurposing or recycling. With this approach, waste is minimized and resources are maximized. One way the City supports a circular economy is by educating residents around decision-making with regards to waste.
The City of Barrie is recognizing circular economy month in October, and October 16 to 22 as Waste Reduction Week with events happening for the Barrie community throughout the week. Events are hosted in partnership with the Barrie Public Library.
October 16: “Circular Economy Monday”
Check out a display with books all about the circular economy and reducing waste at the Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley Street, during operating hours, 9:30am–9pm.
October 17: “Textiles Tuesday”
“Learn How to Mend by Hand” at the Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley Street from 10am–2pm. Learn how to sew on a button, hem a pair of pants, repair a ripped seam or even make a quilt block all by hand.
October 18: “E-Waste Wednesday”
Experts from the City’s Environmental Sustainability team will be attending Family Fright Fest to demonstrate composting with worms. The event takes place at Sadlon Arena, 555 Bayview Drive, 4pm–8pm.
October 19: “Plastics Thursday”
Learn about how we can replace single use plastics at home, school and work. Experts from the City’s Environmental Sustainability team will demonstrate items you can use. Let’s rethink and reduce our plastics use! Held at the Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley Street, 10am–1pm.
Rethink Waste!
The City's landfill has a finite amount of available space for municipal solid waste disposal. It is expected to last until 2035. The cost of closing the landfill is estimated at over $6.5 million and site maintenance is approximately $500,000/year for the first 25 years (landfills are typically monitored for 50 years after closure).
By rethinking different types of waste and making decisions that support a circular economy, you can help prolong the life of Barrie's landfill and contribute to efforts in solving global environmental challenges.
The annual campaign for Waste Reduction Week in Canada began in 2001 by the Circular Innovation Council, a national not-for-profit.
The City of Barrie supports a circular economy, a system where the life cycles of products and items are extended and kept in circulation longer through activities such as reusing, repairing, refurbishing, repurposing or recycling. With this approach, waste is minimized and resources are maximized. One way the City supports a circular economy is by educating residents around decision-making with regards to waste.
The City of Barrie is recognizing circular economy month in October, and October 16 to 22 as Waste Reduction Week with events happening for the Barrie community throughout the week. Events are hosted in partnership with the Barrie Public Library.
October 16: “Circular Economy Monday”
Check out a display with books all about the circular economy and reducing waste at the Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley Street, during operating hours, 9:30am–9pm.
October 17: “Textiles Tuesday”
“Learn How to Mend by Hand” at the Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley Street from 10am–2pm. Learn how to sew on a button, hem a pair of pants, repair a ripped seam or even make a quilt block all by hand.
October 18: “E-Waste Wednesday”
Experts from the City’s Environmental Sustainability team will be attending Family Fright Fest to demonstrate composting with worms. The event takes place at Sadlon Arena, 555 Bayview Drive, 4pm–8pm.
October 19: “Plastics Thursday”
Learn about how we can replace single use plastics at home, school and work. Experts from the City’s Environmental Sustainability team will demonstrate items you can use. Let’s rethink and reduce our plastics use! Held at the Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley Street, 10am–1pm.