Environment

Welcome to Burlington's Environment page.

Learn what we're doing to reduce our impact on the environment and how you can help by exploring the topics below. Consider subscribing to this and other environmental pages, including the Take Action Burlington blog, to stay up to date on our programs and initiatives.

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Climate Change

Citizen charging electric vehicle at EV station

Electric Vehicles

Energy

Environmental Programs

Forestry Operations

Garbage, recycling and green bin containers out on the sidewalk

Garbage and Recycling

Idling

Local Food

Water

Take Action Burlington

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On June 17, 2019, City of Burlington sustainability staff presented Take Action Burlington – An Update on Our Local Environment to Council. This report provides an overview on the state of Burlington’s environment including information on local sustainability efforts and actions that can be taken. A series of five posts were published at TakeActionBurlington.ca throughout the summer (overview, land, air, water and waste). An online story map about the report is also available.

Environment Events

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Halton Region Solid Waste Management Strategy Public Information Centres (virtual)

Halton Region is starting consultations with the community on its proposed Solid Waste Management Strategy. The proposed Strategy includes medium (four to 10 years) and long-term (11+ years) initiatives to increase the waste diversion rate, extend the life of the Halton Waste Management Site (landfill) and reduce carbon emissions.

To find more information and provide input, residents and businesses can visit halton.ca/waste to:

Learn more about the new proposed Solid Waste Management Strategy: Find out about the key initiatives and read the full Solid Waste Management Strategy.
Complete an online survey: Residents are invited to take a short survey. The survey is open until December 10, 2021.
Participate in a virtual Public Information Centre: Each PIC includes a presentation about the proposed Strategy and initiatives, followed by a question and answer period. Virtual PICs will be held via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. on:

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Community feedback will be used to inform the final Solid Waste Management Strategy, which will be presented to Regional Council in spring 2022.

Find out more: https://www.halton.ca/The-Region/News/2021/Halton-Region-asking-for-community-input-on-propos

Nov. 23, 24, 30

6 to 8 p.m.

Enviro Fun @ Home

Activity	Source
Grow to Give goes virtual Nature Friendly Burlington monthly contest - January link here Waste sorting at home Recycle bin tips for litter Tackling take out waste DIY zero waste self care products Upcycle milk and juice cartons into bird feeders Scavenger hunt	BurlingtonGreen Environmental Organization
The library carries many environmentally themed books. Check out the eBooks for Earth Day collection list developed by staff. Wild, weird and wacky weather Creativebug - unlimited access to 1000+online art and craft classes taught by expert instructors Virtual events	Burlington Public Library
Egg carton whale craft Tissue box monster Juice box school bus Toilet paper roll Marble painting Mail a hug Outdoor snakes and ladders	City of Burlington Parks and Recreation
With schools out for a while, Conservation Halton's outreach, stewardship, restoration and ecology experts developed Nature-Based Home Learning Resources that you can do with children to keep them busy and teach them a bit about nature. These include: Nature journal Nature guide Frog calling Bird calling Nature bingo Scavenger hunt Colouring pages Seek app Take the #TrashTag challenge Tree matching game Start your seeds indoors Start a 'lasagna garden' FishHeads #BackyardBarnyard Meet the animals	Conservation Halton's Nature-Based Home Learning
Check out environmental actions to do at home #EarthDayAtHome.	Earth Day Canada
Climate Kids - Everyone - big and small - can be part of the solution.	Government of Canada
Birdhouse kids activity Upcycled plant pot workshop Earth Day Bingo sheet Dig-in to gardening - gardening Q&A weekly series Wednesdays at 1 pm. Email grow@haltonfood.ca for more information or visit Halton Food's Twitter or Instagram pages. Mindfulness and meditation Square foot gardening	Halton Environment Network
Toilet paper roll crafts Fairy gnomes Here's the Salt Dough Recipe referenced in the fairy gnomes video: 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 cup cold water Add the cold water a little bit at a time, stirring in between. When all mixed knead for 5-10 minutes and shape as you please! Must be baked at 250 degrees for about 2 hours to harden your designs.	Museums of Burlington
RBG@Home Woodland ornaments Extracting leaf colours experiment Water absorption experiment How to make a seed necklace Painting with natural materials Make a nesting bag for birds Nesting materials experiment Can you make soil? All about pumpkins What makes a mushroom? Planting basil from seed Planting cold crops (arugula, beets, carrots, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach) Animals in winter Identifying trees with field biologist The science of nature as stress relief Get to know your neighbourhood trees Identifying and removing garlic mustard Wildlife charades Bird flap challenge	Royal Botanical Gardens

Environment News

March 4, 2021 - Burlington Climate Adaptation Plan
- Staff Report
- Appendix A - Climate Projections for Burlington Region
- Appendix B - Infographics for Burlington Region
- Presentation
- Climate Impacts Story Map
March 9, 2021 - Burlington Cycling Plan
- Staff Report
- Appendix A - Cycling facility definitions and photos
- Appendix B - Cycling Plan Maps
- Appendix C - Round 1 Engagement Summary Report
Check out Burlington's Climate Action Plan (on climate mitigation) and related initiatives at getinvolvedburlington.ca/climate-action-plan.
Read a message from Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board on the benefits of walking or wheeling to school - Fall 2019.
July 15, 2019 - City of Burlington approves the 2018-2022 Burlington’s Plan: From Vision to Focus workplan which includes a Focus Area Supporting Sustainable Infrastructure and a Resilient Environment.
Take Action Burlington - An Update on Our Local Environment
- Staff Report
- Appendix A - Take Action Burlington - An Update on Our Local Environment
- Appendix B - SDC Recommendations
- Appendix C - Staff Update on SOER V Recommendations
- Story Map
- Take Action Burlington blog posts (overview, land, air, water and waste)
City of Burlington declares climate emergency.

Check out the latest blog posts at TakeActionBurlington.ca. #TakeActionBurlington #LiveGreenBurl
In June 2017, the City of Burlington was recognized for achieving all five milestones in the Partners for Climate Protection Program. Media release and blog post.
On June 22, 2015, Burlington City Council endorsed the City of Burlington's Blue Dot Declaration for the right to a healthy environment. Blue Dot is a project of the David Suzuki Foundation encouraging individuals and communities across Canada to declare their right to a healthy environment. View the Blue Dot report to Council