Priority Sectors and Goals

 20,000 additional trees planted by 2030.

Pilot projects to replace turf areas in municipal parks or right-of-way with native plants.

Incorporate Low Impact Development concepts into stormwater management activities.

Develop a pollinator protection strategy and create pollinator friendly areas across the Township.

Expand the natural trail network and acquire land to increase public access to nature.

Encourage and support local farmers to adopt sustainable land use practices and promote agritourism in Loyalist Township.

Encourage Community Sustained Agriculture programs and facilitate the creation of community gardens.

Encourage the development of complete communities through mixed land use and a diversity of residential types.

Implement a residential organic waste diversion program.

Support local businesses to reduce waste generated as part of their operations.

Convert solid waste and sewage biosolids into a resource.

Reduce methane emissions from landfills.

Develop and implement a suitable plan public transit plan.

Enhance the active transit network within Loyalist Township.

Encourage purchase of electric vehicles by installing public, pay per-use charging infrastructure across Township.

Investigate inter-departmental vehicle sharing opportunities and promote eco-driving techniques.

Convert gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment to electric alternatives as part of lifecycle activities.

Convert heavy-duty vehicles to zero-emissions alternatives as technology becomes available.

Reduce residential energy usage by developing energy retrofit programs and promoting available incentives.

Increase the energy efficiency of local business operations.

Partner will local developers to develop voluntary green building standards and incentivize their adoption.

Reduce the usage of energy in municipal facilities through changes in building operations and upgrades.

Incorporate renewable energy infrastructure into municipal facilities as part of lifecycle activities, where an when appropriate.

Reduce the amount of water losses in the potable water distribution system.

Reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration in the sewer collection system.

Reduce per capita residential water usage rates in serviced areas to below 200 L / day

Increase the efficiency of mechanical systems at water and sewer facilities as part of life cycle activities.

Capture and reuse waste energy in sewage treatment facilities.

Incorporate sustainability into corporate procurement practices by evaluating the entire lifecycle costs of goods and services.

Assist with the bulk purchase of sustainable goods and services to allow local organizations to benefit from bulk pricing.

Update the Township construction design guidelines and encourage the reuse of materials generated on construction sites.

Partner with local industry and academic institutions to explore innovative ways of delivering services.

Create a culture of sustainability and civic engagement.