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Vancouver City Council Contemplates Strategies to Reduce Single-Use Waste

July 10, 2017

Written By David Bursey and James Struthers

On June 27, 2017, City of Vancouver Staff updated City Council on new strategies to reduce single-use items like disposable cups, plastic and paper shopping bags, foam food packaging and take-out containers. City Staff researched the subject at the request of council, as part of the city’s Greenest City Action Plan (GCAP) and the city’s goal of becoming a zero waste community by 2040. Consultations and round-table discussions on single-use waste reduction with industry, not-for-profit organizations, experts and the public will take place over the summer. A consultation paper will follow.

The City estimates that 2.6 million coffee cups and 2 million plastic bags are thrown in the trash weekly, which would result in 34 million cups ending up in the landfill or as street litter this summer. The City also notes that disposable cups and take-out containers make up 50 percent of public waste, which add substantial costs to the City’s waste management budget.

No specific bylaw changes have been proposed yet, but the consultation paper in the fall should elaborate on the proposed approach. How the city proposes to regulate and enforce any new restrictions will be important, raising issues touching on municipal jurisdiction, business impacts, and environmental objectives. Whatever changes are proposed will have substantial implications for the food, beverage, and entertainment industries.

Bennett Jones LLP regularly advises companies affected by municipal bylaw changes and represents client interests in industry consultations. If you have questions on how this initiative may affect your organization, we would be pleased to respond.

Please note that this publication presents an overview of notable legal trends and related updates. It is intended for informational purposes and not as a replacement for detailed legal advice. If you need guidance tailored to your specific circumstances, please contact one of the authors to explore how we can help you navigate your legal needs.

For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com.

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