The Cariboo Regional District is trying to cut down its reliance on single-use plastics.
The CRD board has adopted a new internal policy to reduce or eliminate single-use plastics and disposable items in its day-to-day operations.
CRD Board Chair Margo Wagner says they wanted to set an example to communities as they encourage residents to avoid the plastics.
“The CRD doesn’t have jurisdiction to ban single-use plastics across the Regional District; but, we wanted to take action,” said Wagner in a news release. “First, we’re starting with our own internal operations and we also will be supporting our member municipalities that are looking at their policies and regulations.”
The new policy means single-use plastics or disposable items will be avoided at CRD staff and Board functions as well as special events hosted by the Regional District, with exceptions for large events or emergency situations.
Included in the policy are plastic utensils, straws, bags, styrofoam cups, plates or bowls, and plastic stir sticks. The CRD also wants to reduce the use of paper cups, plates and bowls, wooden utensils, and paper bags.
The CRD’s single-use plastic reduction policy can be found in the June 27 Board agenda at cariboord.ca.
