Vancouver launches kit to help restaurants deliver on foam container ban
Credit to Author: Postmedia News| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:10:40 +0000
It looks like the city has made already New Year’s resolutions for Vancouver restaurants.
Vancouver’s ban on foam takeout containers comes into effect on Jan. 1 and to prepare, the city has launched an education campaign that will help restaurants and businesses make the transition to alternative containers.
A survey cited by the city found that 86 per cent of residents believe it’s important to reduce the use of single-use items like plastic and paper bags, disposable cups and takeout containers.
“Residents have told us loud and clear that they want to reduce waste from single-use items,” said Mayor Kennedy Stewart.” The people of Vancouver expect the city to demonstrate leadership when it comes to environmental initiatives, and the elimination of foam takeout containers is a step in that direction.”
The city had initially hoped to implement the ban by June 1 of this year but postponed launch until 2020 to give small businesses more time to make the transition.
The tool kit includes information which details how to find recyclable and compostable alternatives, printed in English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Punjabi and Flilipino (Tagalog).
Also in the kit is information on compostable and degradable plastics which are not accepted in the city’s recycling bin programs, along with posters and countertop signs to let customers know about the ban and changes underway.
Business can download or request a printed kit at vancouver.ca/foam.