The Mayor’s Towering Challenge motivated building Property Managers, Superintendents, Owners, Boards, 3Rs Ambassador Volunteers and residents to improve waste diversion in apartments, condominiums and co-operatives.
Almost half of Toronto residents live in apartments, condos and co-ops, but they recycle and compost only 28% of their waste compared to 65% of waste in single-family homes. We all have a part to play to reach the City of Toronto’s goal of 70% diversion from landfill and the Mayor’s Towering Challenge could help us get there.
Even though the Challenge is over, we invite you to continue your excellent waste diversion efforts – or start now. For buildings with City of Toronto waste collection, contact swmsupport@toronto.ca for posters, stickers, lobby displays, kitchen catchers, recycling bags, presentations, site visits and support.
Omni Forest Mansions – 115, 117, 119, 123 & 125 Omni Drive
Congratulations to the winners and honourable mentions in the following categories.
| Award | Winner | Honourable |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Winner | Omni Forest Mansion – 115, 117, 119, 123 & 125 Omni Drive | n/a |
| Best Reduce & Reuse Initiative | MTCC 1273 – 18 Sommerset Way | 7 & 21 Richgrove Drive |
| Best Leadership | 20 Prince Arthur Avenue | Harbourside – 55 &65 Harbour Square |
| Best Initiative Using Data | Capreit – 5 & 15 Tangreen Court | Symphony Place – 71 Simcoe Street |
| Best Resident Engagement Initiative | Hugh Garner Housing Co-operative – 550 Ontario Street | Ahmadiyya Abode of Peace – 3001 Finch Avenue West |
| Most Innovative | Millgate Manor Condominiums – 812 Burnhamthorpe Road | The Monet – 60 Byng Avenue |
For more information about what the buildings did please see the backgrounder.