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Single Use Items Workplan
Presented by: Olivia Kwok, Supervisor, Waste & Diversion Programs & Kate Polkovsky, Director, Utilities & Environment Department
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That the May 27, 2019 Agenda Report titled “Single Use Items Workplan” be received as information.
2. That the project funding of $96,000 be provided from the Stabilization Reserve to complete Phase One.
3. That Administration report the findings of Phase One of the Single Use Item Reduction Strategy back to Council by Q2 2021.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
To provide an outline to Council of the workplan required for the successfully delivery of the Single Use Item Reduction Strategy (SUIRS). Single use items include items such as plastic bags, straws, coffee cups, Styrofoam and utensils.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Priority #6: Environmental Stewardship: Explore innovative environmental and conservation opportunities.
Seek innovative practices to protect waterways and green spaces and reduce our
environmental footprint, to ensure the vitality of our natural resources for future
generations.
This is also a priority within the Corporate Business Plan: 6.1 - Enhance waste minimization strategies with emphasis on reduce and reuse activities
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
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ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On January 14, 2019 GPFC passed the following motions:
AR-18-594
That Administration prepare a proposed work plan that would identify the next steps in establishing a single use items (as defined by the EAC) reduction strategy including research, education and outreach with public participation incorporated and that the work plan including applicable cost impacts be reported to Council by the end of Q2 2019.
That Administration investigate and report back on an increased business license fee for large businesses in which distribution of single-use items is per...
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