On the heels of its plastic bag ban the City of Victoria is now considering a study into a ban of single-use coffee cups and single-use takeout containers.
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The study will likely consider compostable plant-based packaging over non-compostable packaging but the final details are still unknown.
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The Coffee Project has a fridge loaded with grab-and-go products, sandwiches and pre-made meals, and the options to use sustainable packaging, namely plant-based materials, for all grab-and-go products are currently unrealistic, she added.
By installing a ban on these non-compostable, single-use items, it will stimulate the sustainable packaging market which is currently hampered by costs and availability, Orser said.
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Saanich Coun. Ned Taylor said his city should also follow suit with bans on plastic straws and single-use cups and containers.
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