Single-Use and Takeaway Items Consultations and Reduction Strategy Next Steps

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The decision

2019-05-23 · Infrastructure and Environment Committee · adopted

As filed

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the report (May 6, 2019) from General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services for information.

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This report provides an overview of the results from the first phase of consultation on the development of a single-use and takeaway items reduction strategy (Reduction Strategy) that took place in fall 2018. The objective of the work is to develop a Reduction Strategy which prioritizes decreasing single-use and takeaway items generated and identifying any associated reuse opportunities in the City. This approach aligns with the guiding principles of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy to reduce the amount of waste we generate and reuse what we can; rather than simply looking to material substitution and working towards having more items diverted through the City's diversion programs (i.e.

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Blue Bin recycling or Green Bin organics). The report also outlines the plan for second phase of consultation activities which are currently being developed and will be undertaken in Q3/Q4 2019. This phase will provide an opportunity to receive feedback on proposed Reduction strategy policies, programs, timelines (work plan). Staff made the commitment during Phase 1 consultation to return to Committee with an update on the next steps in the process. A final Reduction Strategy and Phase 2 consultation results will be brought forward for Committee and City Council consideration in Q1/Q2 in 2020.

Staff recommended

The General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.

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