Approve single-use plastics reduction strategy pilot

Councillor Votes

Full Resolution Text

That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report IPSES22-015, dated July 4, 2022, of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Planning Services as follows: a) That staff commence with the development and phased in implementation of a “lead by example” single use plastics reduction strategy pilot at a select number of City owned locations, including: i. City Hall (500 George Street North); and ii. Waste Water Treatment Plant. b) That staff commence with the development of a City of Peterborough – Zero Waste Event Planning Guide for City (and private events - i.e., festivals); c) That staff develop and implement an enhanced public awareness campaign including updated promotional and educational signage to support improving proper sorting of targeted recyclable material in public spaces including City parks, recreational facilities and City owned locations (i.e., libraries); and d) That a temporary 24-month contract position to assist with the design and implementation of the recommendations as set out in Appendix A attached to this report, and titled Circular Economy Coordinator, to be within the Waste Diversion Section of the Environmental Services Division and reporting to the Manager of the Waste Diversion Section, funded from the Waste Management Reserve, be approved.