Osoyoos mayor Stu Wells (centre) proclaimed this week as Waste Reduction Week in Canada in the Town of Osoyoos. With him for the proclamation on Tuesday were town employees Sarah Dynneson and Steve Shannon. Residents are being encouraged to reduce the waste they produce and to reuse or recycle whenever possible. The town is spreading its message with recycling colouring books and a quiz for children. Adults can send a photo of how they reduce waste to be entered in a draw. (Richard McGuire photo)

Osoyoos mayor Stu Wells (centre) proclaimed this week as Waste Reduction Week in Canada in the Town of Osoyoos. With him for the proclamation on Tuesday were town employees Sarah Dynneson and Steve Shannon. Residents are being encouraged to reduce the waste they produce and to reuse or recycle whenever possible. The town is spreading its message with recycling colouring books and a quiz for children. Adults can send a photo of how they reduce waste to be entered in a draw. (Richard McGuire photo)

Osoyoos mayor Stu Wells (centre) proclaimed this week as Waste Reduction Week in Canada in the Town of Osoyoos. With him for the proclamation on Tuesday were town employees Sarah Dynneson and Steve Shannon. Residents are being encouraged to reduce the waste they produce and to reuse or recycle whenever possible. The town is spreading its message with recycling colouring books and a quiz for children. Adults can send a photo of how they reduce waste to be entered in a draw. (Richard McGuire photo)