Whitby thrift shopper among Durham residents highlighted for reducing waste
Durham Region is highlighting residents who reuse and repair everyday items, alongside regional programs for textiles, electronics and food waste.
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Free PA Day event invites families to explore Durham York Energy Centre
Pickering families can visit the Durham York Energy Centre in Courtice for a free PA Day event on October 26. Activities include control-room tours and button making.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read
Whitby battery collection set for Oct. 5–9, with year-round drop-off options
Whitby residents can recycle household batteries at Town facilities year-round or use the next curbside collection, scheduled for October 5–9, 2026.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read
Durham marks Circular Economy Month with focus on reuse and waste reduction
Durham Region has proclaimed October as Circular Economy Month, highlighting ways to keep products in use longer and reduce waste.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read
Whitby Manufacturer Wins $25,000 Grant to Cut Natural Gas Use at Local Facility
North American Steel is the first winner of the Town's Industrial Energy Challenge, using a $25,000 grant from the Town and Enbridge Gas Ontario to make its oven operations more efficient.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read
Durham residents can set out used batteries at the curb this week
Durham Region is running its fall curbside battery collection from October 5 to 9, asking households to bag used batteries and place them on their closed green bin.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read