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WINTER 2021 SPECIAL NEWS EDITION
CONTENTS WINTER 2021
FEATURES 8
ONTARIO’S NEW HOUSING TASK FORCE
What to expect from the 9-member panel
14 WINTER-PROOFING YOUR PROPERTY Keeping your building in safe, working order
18 4 PERIODIC REVIEWS WITH CRITICAL BENEFITS Tips for mitigating weather-related risks
22 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
Why waste diversion should be a priority in 2022 and beyond
COLUMNS
DEPARTMENTS
10 RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS
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11 THE 2021 MAC AWARDS
36 2021 MEMBER DIRECTORY
UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
12 RENTAL MARKET UPDATE
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May 9, 2022, 8:00am - May 11, 5:00pm Hyatt Regency - Toronto CFAA-RHC 2022 will take place from May 9 to 11 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Toronto. Thank you to everyone who supported previous CFAA Rental Housing Conferences, and especially those who stuck with CFAA during our virtual events. We look forward to returning to our in-person format in 2022, COVID-depending. In the coming weeks, we expect to announce more details. We hope to see you in Toronto!
Please check www.frpo.org regularly for newly added events.
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ONTARIO’S HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY TASK FORCE Expect recommendations from the new panel in early 2022
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n December 6th, the Ontario government announced it had appointed nine members to a Housing Affordability Task Force whose goal is to find solutions to the issues impacting the province’s affordable housing shortage. Specifically, the mandate of the Task Force includes recommending ways to: • Increase the supply of market rate rental and ownership housing; • Build housing supply in complete communities; • Reduce red tape and accelerate timelines; • Encourage innovation and digital modernization, such as in planning processes; • Support economic recovery and job creation; and • Balance housing needs with protecting the environment. “Young families, seniors and all hardworking Ontarians are desperate for housing that meets their needs and budget,” said Premier Doug Ford. “At a time when our government is hard at work building an economy that works for everyone, this Task Force will provide us with concrete, expert advice that will support our government as we make it easier for more Ontarians to realize the dream of home ownership.” Chaired by Jake Lawrence, CEO and Group Head, Global Banking and Markets at Scotiabank, the Task Force represents
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a diverse range of experts in not-for-profit housing, Indigenous housing, real estate, home builders, financial markets and economics. The chair’s report outlining the Task Force’s recommendations will be published in early 2022. “I’m honoured to have been appointed as the Chair of Ontario’s new Housing Affordability Task Force,” said Lawrence. “I’m proud to work with a diverse team of experts who are committed to ensuring improved housing affordability for current and future Ontarians. We are eager to begin our work to identify and recommend actionable solutions and policies to support the government’s efforts to address the province’s housing affordability crisis.” “Our government’s policies under the Housing Supply Action Plan are working to address affordability, but more needs to be done at all levels of government,” added Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “The Housing Affordability Task Force will help our government build on our progress by identifying more opportunities
to increase the supply of all kinds of housing, especially the missing middle. Under Mr. Lawrence’s strong leadership, I am confident in the expertise and experiences of this Task Force, and I thank them for their commitment to help us address the housing crisis.”
WHO’S ON THE TASK FORCE?
The intent to create a housing task force was announced in the fall as part of the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario, but the nine members weren’t named until earlier this month. They include: Jake Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer and Group Head, Global Banking and Markets, Scotiabank Lalit Aggarwal, President, Manor Park Management David Amborski, Professional Urban Planner and Professor, Ryerson University’s School of Urban and Regional Planning Julie Di Lorenzo, President, Diamante Urban Corp. Andrew Garrett, Senior Principal, Real Estate, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario Tim Hudak, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Real Estate Association Justin Marchand, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Ene Underwood, Chief Executive Officer of the Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area
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A HAPPY, COVID-FREE HOLIDAYS Ontario’s steps to reduce threat of Omicron
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he holidays have arrived—and just like last year, the festive spirit for many has been dampened by COVID-19.
In response to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has had to apply additional public health and workplace safety measures, including capacity and social gathering limits. According to the Province, these measures will help curb transmission and continue to safeguard Ontario’s hospitals and ICU capacity as the province continues to rapidly accelerate its booster dose rollout.
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“Throughout this entire pandemic, we’ve never faced an enemy like Omicron given how quickly it spreads,” Premier Doug Ford said on December 17th. “We need to do everything we can to slow its spread as we continue to dramatically ramp up capacity to get as many booster shots into arms as possible. Doing so is the best way to safeguard our hospital and intensive care units.” The latest modelling suggests that the increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant could put additional strain on Ontario’s
hospital capacity, making it critical to slow the spread as the government dramatically increases vaccine capacity and expands eligibility for booster doses. The province recently doubled its vaccination capacity and continues to ramp up further to get as many vaccines into arms as possible. Over 156,000 doses were administered on December 16, 2021, with capacity increasing to 200,000 – 300,000 in the days following. Wearing masks indoors continues to be an important step in the battle against COVID-19. As the holidays unfold, we will keep you informed about the latest changes impacting the rental housing sector via our social media channels. In the meantime, stay safe and we look forward to interacting in the New Year.
THE 2021 MAC AWARDS
Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!
The 2021 virtual MAC Awards gala took place on Friday, December 3rd, honouring the year’s notable leaders and achievements. The annual industry event is the largest of its kind in Canada with a vast array of categories spanning all facets of the business. MAC Awards are given to those who lead, innovate, and continue to raise the bar in Ontario. Here are the year’s winners:
Social Media Award of Excellence Fitzrovia
Rental Development of the Year – Under 200 Units Fitzrovia – 484 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Best Advertising Campaign Fitzrovia The Waverley – Boutique Rental Living at College & Spadina
Environmental Excellence Skyline Group of Companies
Best Property Management Website Fitzrovia – www.fitzrovia.ca Best Suite Renovation Under $25,000 Hapfield Developments – 160 Elgin Street North, Mount Forest Best Suite Renovation Over $25,000 QuadReal Property Group – 44 Jackes Avenue, Toronto Best Lobby Renovation BentallGreenOak – Residential Services 93 Bold Street, 75 Bold Street and 90 Duke Street, Hamilton Best Curb Appeal Rhapsody Property Management & Rockport Group 25 Montgomery Avenue – Toronto Best Amenities (Renovated or Existing) Hazelview Properties – 2870 Cedarwood Drive, Ottawa Best Amenities (New Development) Fitzrovia – The Waverley 484 Spadina Avenue Toronto Rental Development of the Year – Over 200 Units KG Group – 18 Erskine Avenue, Toronto
Property Manager of the Year Sarah-Jane Beehoo – BlueStone Properties Leasing Professional of the Year Lily Luckin – BlueStone Properties Resident Manager(s) of the Year Rose Sekaric – Greenwin Corp. Darlene & Michael Scott – Realstar Certified Rental Building Program Member of the Year Sterling Karamar Property Management Community Service Award of Excellence – Supplier Member Wyse Meter Solutions Community Service Award of Excellence – Rental Housing Provider QuadReal Property Group Outstanding Company Culture Ferguslea Properties Customer Service Award of Excellence KG Group Impact Award Skyline Living
Stay tuned for a full feature on our MAC Awards coming early 2022!
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GTA RENTAL MARKET UPDATE Average rents are on the rise in most cities in Ontario
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ctober marked the first month since March 2020 that average GTA rents increased year over year, according to recent data from Bullpen Research & Consulting and TorontoRentals.com.
Up 1.6 per cent for all property types, GTA rents reached $2,137 on average for the month of October compared to $2,103 last October. Having steadily declined throughout 2020 and into the early part of this year, average rents hit a low of $1,971 in March 2021 before slowly climbing. The narrative that tenants are leaving the downtown core for larger units in suburban areas is still supported by the data. Average rents for Richmond Hill, Burlington, Ajax, and Markham all experienced annual increases of over 7 per cent in October, while Toronto experienced an annual increase of 3.9 per cent. The start of 2021 saw studio units, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units experience 14 per cent to 18 per cent year-over-year declines in average rental rates. Four- and fivebedroom units did not experience the same levels of decline.
The average rent for condo apartments rose 11.8 per cent since last October from $2,161 per month in 2020 to $2,416 per month this year. But the average investor-held condo for rent is still $145 per month cheaper than it was in October 2019, as the average rent steadily declined the latter half of 2019 and all of 2020. Apartments have yet to experience the same levels of recovery as condo and single-family homes. Year over year, the average rental rate for apartments has declined 2.2 per cent from $2,013 in October 2020 to $1,969 this October. One caveat here is that incentives for apartments were high last year at this time, and many of those incentives are no longer offered. Many vacant units in higher-rent areas such as Toronto have now been leased, leaving a higher share of the listings in lower-rent areas.
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Other key takeaways from the report: • The average rent for apartments did not experience the same levels of decline as condo apartments and have stayed steady throughout the pandemic. Condo apartments, after a long period of annual declines, are on the path to recovery as average rental rates are moving higher than the early 2020 levels. • The main downtown Toronto postal codes have all experienced significant annual rent growth, with two of the most active areas—M5V and M5A—seeing average rent increases of 13.6 per cent and 15.5 per cent respectively. • Average monthly rents for condo apartments increased 13.6 per cent year over year in Toronto in October, after being down 17.7 per cent in October 2020. In Etobicoke, average monthly rents for condo apartments increased 14.8 per cent year over year in October, after being down 15.2 per cent in October 2020. • Data from three active condo buildings shows the roller coaster ride of rents since 2019: Average monthly rent at Ten York declined 16 per cent year over year in October 2020 followed by an annual increase of 17 per cent this October. The average rent at Harbour Plaza – East Tower declined 25 per cent in October 2020 before increasing 12 per cent in October. Average monthly rent at 87 Peter decreased 15 per cent in October 2020 before increasing 10 per cent in October.
When comparing October figures to March, prospective tenants seeking a studio unit are looking at spending $60 more based on average asking rents. Tenants looking for a one-bedroom could spend $120 more than they might have in March, while twobedroom units are nearly $160 more expensive per month than they were seven months ago. “October marked a milestone in the COVID-19 recovery,” said Ben Myers, president of Bullpen Research & Consulting. “Average rents were up year over year for the first time since the pandemic started. For anyone who has looked for a rental apartment in the past, nothing is more normal than rising rents in the Greater Toronto Area. One- and two-bedroom condo and rental apartments units have been very popular, especially in the downtown postal codes of M5A, M5V and M5G. This is particularly impressive given that new condo and rental completions in the City of Toronto will finish 2021 at the second highest level in over 20 years (per CMHC data)” Average monthly rents for single-family homes have risen 16.6 per cent since last October, an increase of more than $400 a month. Although average rental rates declined throughout most of 2020 for single family homes, rents in October have surpassed the peak levels of 2019.
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WINTER-PROOFING YOUR PROPERTY Tips for mitigating weather-related risks BY
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W
e’ve all heard that the best defense is a good offense. Well, the same concept applies to winterproofing apartment buildings. Having a business continuity plan and preventative measures in place to stave of weather-related risks is not only good practice, but it can significantly decrease expensive and overwhelming insurance claims. The key is to remember how winter impacts people’s homes and lives. Specific considerations need to be made for apartment buildings given residents are relying on their management team to ensure certain safety steps are in place. OVERCOMING COMMON PITFALLS
Experienced facility managers understand that things won’t always go as planned, especially when weather is involved. However, there are a few common pitfalls managers should be aware of to help them prepare for any issues that may arise. Relying on an undefined or unclear set of plans or systems is the best way to be caught by surprise. Not having a preparedness plan or not identifying the risks a building faces can have costly consequences. Conducting a full risk-assessment of the building with the goal of identifying potential issues is a start. Other recommended steps: • Inspect roof space and clear debris. Clear your building’s roof space of leaves and anything that can cause blockage of roof drains and gutters as this can impede the proper flow of melting snow away from the building. Ensure you keep two metres away from the edge of the roof and only clean up debris if it can be done safely. • Routinely check property during cold periods. Check your commercial spaces regularly during the winter months.
Make sure stair well doors are closed as cold air can cause hydronic heating lines to freeze and burst. • Beware of moisture and mould buildup. Ice and snow can quickly turn to water that seeps through foundations and cause mould which can lead to extensive damage and health risks. Always inspect for any visible cracks and ensure foundations are sealed. • Check furnaces. Ensure filters are in good condition and that the furnace is working efficiently and properly to avoid expensive re-pairs or unwanted heating interruptions. Your HVAC provider should complete maintenance in advance of cold weather and ensure boilers are working optimally. • Check alarms. Check carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. During the winter, people stay indoors longer and increased use of heaters can lead to risks of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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COMPROMISED PIPES AND WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CAN BE A MESSY OR CATASTROPHIC SITUATION IF NOT ADEQUATELY CARED FOR.”
• Avoid frozen pipes and plumbing issues. Compromised pipes and water management systems can be a messy or catastrophic situation if not adequately cared for. Winter plumbing and water issues tend to take place in batches and impact multiple units at once. Water issues are expensive in general, but when they affect multiple units, they can be astronomically costly. • Regularly check for exposed sprinkler lines to ensure they are either properly insulated or have heat trace cables to prevent them from freezing. Ensure
isolation valves that supply water have been closed and that snow melt systems that use glycol are serviced and working properly.
LEAK DETECTION
Finally, trying to find leaks in multiresidential buildings is not always easy. By installing leak detection technology, abnormal water flows can be detected and alerted to management. Installing leak detection systems in buildings also
allows building managers to analyze usage patterns and identify methods to reduce water consumption which can help with sustainability goals. In the depths of winter, we learn that nothing burns like the cold. Buildings have continuous issues, but through proactive winter maintenance strategies, apartment managers can take steps to keep residents and infrastructure safe and resilient no matter what the season brings.
Craig Smith is Director, Commercial Business Development at First Onsite Proper ty Restoration
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s an apartment owner or manager, ensuring the safety of your residents, staff and workers is of the utmost importance. That’s why experts like Nikolas Marsall-Moritz, Project Engineer with RJC Engineers, advise building owners to conduct periodic reviews of their physical assets as a measure to prevent a system failure.
System failures can develop gradually from general wear and tear, or suddenly due to a dramatic weather event, a construction deficiency, or any number of reasons. To ensure your building remains in safe, working order for the long-haul, here are the top four reviews recommended by Marsall-Moritz:
1. THE EXTERIOR ENVELOPE
The exterior envelope is made up of several systems that prevent moisture from accessing the building interior, including roofing and walls. These systems are prone to nuisance leakage, or in more extreme scenarios, failing to prevent deterioration of the structure. “While the specifics of a review will depend on the individual building, it generally begins with a discussion about any known moisture ingress issues, followed by a visual review of the exterior to identify areas of deterioration, moisture staining or outright failed assemblies,” he says. “A more in-depth review into specific problem areas may entail the removal and replacement of
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exterior or interior finishes to examine hidden construction and their condition.” Reviews should also identify safety issues like loose cladding or flashing. “While in shorter buildings, a review may be possible from the ground using binoculars, in taller ones, a close-up review via swingstage or rope access is usually warranted,” he says. “This allows the reviewer to physically examine suspect areas than may not be evident from a distance.” How often is it recommended? It all depends on the assemblies themselves. For example, most roofing associations recommend that a roof be reviewed every one or two years, but even this may vary. “If your roof was recently replaced, conducting reviews may be a condition of the warranty,” he says. “Also, certain municipalities may have bylaws that mandate timelines between reviews.” To be safe, Marsall-Moritz recommends speaking with a professional about your specific building.
2. FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Exterior access systems such as fall protection/tieback anchors and horizontal lifelines allow maintenance workers to safely access certain areas of the building’s exterior. Where there is a fall hazard, it is vital to ensure these systems are in serviceable condition and proper working order. “A review generally involves examining the system for signs of deterioration, damage, or deflection,” he says. “The reviewer will also take a look at the overall system and will notify you if there are any changes to the applicable codes that result in the system no longer meeting current standards. Certain assemblies may also be load tested to ensure they continue to be able to support required loads.” How often is it recommended? Current CSA standards require that fall protection systems are reviewed annually, or prior to use if these systems are not frequently used. But given window washing relies on these systems for taller buildings, an annual review is usually the norm.
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While these areas can include exterior on-grade asphalt lots, Marsall-Moritz warns that suspended parking areas are of particular concern. Suspended slabs are the ones in which the underside is not in direct contact with the ground, and there is often usable space below. Like with the building envelope, moisture ingress can lead to deterioration, making suspended parking areas more susceptible to wear and tear, as well as chlorides (salt) brought in from vehicles. “For suspended parking areas, reviews generally involve a visual assessment of any exposed waterproofing for signs of damage or wear, as well as a review of the underside for leakage staining,” he says. “Sometimes a flood test is also conducted, generally in concert with a periodic cleaning event to help identify areas of failed waterproofing.” Acoustic sounding in the form of a chain drag or hammer sound is also common to help identify areas where the waterproofing may look fine, but the concrete beneath is deteriorated. On-grade areas reviews are also advised for safety concerns, like tripping hazards or pooling water.
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Post-tensioning is a structural concrete reinforcement system that is used less regularly today than it was in the 1950s through 80s. For older buildings with this system, there is an increased risk of damage from moisture ingress, which can result in corrosion of the steel strand, and eventually cause breakage. “A review of post-tensioned assemblies typically involves conducting a penetration test at a sample of previously exposed strands at an existing recess,” he says, pointing out that “a recess” can generally be identified by a steel plate bolted to the underside of a concrete slab. “The test will identify whether the stand is still under tension, and therefore continuing to reinforce and support the concrete structure.” How often is it recommended? The general recommendation for PT system reviews is once every year or two depending on condition and history of deterioration. Each report should outline these details including when the next review should be undertaken. In short, by conducting these four periodic reviews, you will be staving off serious issues and prolonging the integrity of your building, while keeping workers and occupants safe. Visit w w w.rjc.ca for more information.
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WASTE NOT, WANT NOT Why waste diversion should be a priority in 2022 and beyond
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ubpar waste diversion results in Ontario’s ICI and multi-residential sectors are impeding efforts by the province to conserve landfill capacity and meet future waste reduction targets. Currently about 85 per cent of waste coming from Ontario businesses, public institutions, and residential buildings with six or more units ends up in landfill, including a vast amount of recyclable material. By contrast, 50 per cent of waste generated from Ontario’s single-family households is diverted thanks to effective recycling programs.
Released in late November as part of the Auditor General’s annual environmental review, the waste diversion audit concludes that Ontario came close to meeting its 2020 objective to divert 30 per cent of generated waste from landfill on the strength of the single-family residential contribution. However, it is well off-pace to achieve stated targets of 50 per cent diversion by 2030 and 80 per cent diversion by 2050. “If Ontario continues on its current trajectory of waste generation and disposal, existing landfill capacity in the province will be filled within the next 11 to 14 years,” the audit report projects. “Our audit found that improving waste management in the IC&I sector — which generates and disposes of the majority of Ontario’s waste — holds the key to meeting the province’s waste goals, as well as to avoiding Ontario’s looming landfill shortage.”
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According to the report, getting back on track would involve a threepronged approach of: 1) expanding the base of regulated entities required to recycle, conduct waste audits and implement waste reduction plans; 2) providing more resources for compliance and beefing up enforcement of regulations; and 3) mandating a broader range of materials to be recycled. Currently up to 98 per cent of organizations in the ICI sector are not required to recycle, despite those same exempt entities collectively being responsible for generating more than half of the sector’s waste volume.
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MORE THAN 98 PER CENT OF BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RECYCLE, SO THEY OFTEN DON’T.”
“More than 98 per cent of businesses and institutions are not required to recycle, so they often don’t,” Lysyk submits. “Sending waste to landfills is relatively cheap, so even easily recyclable products from places like offices, restaurants, movie theatres, retail stores and warehouses end up as landfill garbage.” The audit also reveals a varying commitment to compliance. Data for approximately 1,260 inspections conducted over a fiveyear period ending in 2019 shows an overall 88 per cent compliance rate with building-level requirements to separate out recyclable materials from the waste stream, with office and multi-residential buildings both surpassing that average. Waste audit figures for the same period provide more insight. Multi-residential buildings are not subject to requirements for selfreported audits and waste reduction plans, but office buildings demonstrate a wide range of performance — from a low of 36 per cent to a high of 90 per cent waste diversion. That’s a pattern seen
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elsewhere, with universities exhibiting one of the widest swings from a low of 11 per cent to a high of 81 per cent diversion.
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The report notes that during inspections, designated bins for recyclable materials and waste are looked at for evidence of source separation, but inspectors typically don’t check to ensure recyclable material is uncontaminated with waste or organics. Nor do they require recordkeeping to show that recyclables are shipped to legitimate recycling facilities. “Broad compliance with the Source Separation Regulation does not necessarily result in higher waste diversion. The regulation does not require establishments to achieve a specific performance outcome, such as a diversion target, only to make ‘reasonable efforts’ to divert collected materials,” the audit report states. It suggests the government’s pullback on requirements for audits and reduction plans could be part of that disconnect. Since April 2019, Ministry inspectors have focused only on the rules for separating recyclable and waste mate-rials, downplaying the documentation and planning exercises that are meant to steer participants’ attention to opportunities to curb waste and increase diversion. The audit also raises serious concerns about where much of the recyclable material goes after it is sorted out at buildings — deducing that it often ends up in landfill because it is taken to transfer stations that aren’t equipped to handle it. In response, the report calls for more data and transparency. “Establishments do not have access to information about waste industry activities to verify where recyclables are taken or to make informed decisions when contracting waste services,” it states. “The Ministry does not compile or publish information about waste management companies’ operations, such as their diversion rates, the types of materials they divert, or what they do with the materials they handle.” The Ministry is urged to update its 25-year-old list of mandated materials for recycling to add the coffee cups, compostable packaging and an expanded range of plastics that it is now feasible to recycle, and to more actively promote looming targets for diverting organic waste in the ICI and multi-residential sectors. The latter were invoked through the 2018 organic waste policy. “The policy requires multi-residential buildings and large establishments to reduce and divert organic waste by either 50 per cent or 70 per cent, depending on their size and subsector, by 2025,” the audit advises. “This could result in added costs for the affected multiresidential buildings and establishments that require budgeting, but the Ministry has not yet provided essential guidance on how to calculate the baseline for the target, nor undertaken outreach activities to promote compliance with the policy.”
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