Toronto has a vibrant food scene made up of diverse restaurants and markets across communities.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge of people ordering takeout rather than dining in, leading to increased use of single-use and takeaway items.
With a growing population and an increase in demand for quick food, Toronto’s waste is anticipated to grow and landfill capacity in Ontario is estimated to run out in the next ten years.
The City is working on updating its Long-term Waste Management Strategy to better anticipate future needs, identify options to reduce waste, and minimize the amount of garbage requiring disposal in the City’s Green Lane Landfill.
Author summary: Toronto tackles food waste issues.