Province expands recycling systems, approves coastal city bans on single-use plastics
VICTORIA — The B.C Government says a number of changes have been made to limit plastic waste pollution in the province.
In a news conference today (Sept. 12), Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman says new measures will be taken to reduce the amount of plastic waste and pollution in municipalities.
“Even in the face of current economic downturns, local governments and businesses have told us they remain committed to preventing millions of single-use plastic products from damaging the environment, polluting B.C.’s waters, harming wildlife and increasing costs for taxpayers,” states Heyman.
The Province will clear the way for Richmond, Victoria, Saanich, Tofino, and Ucluelet to implement bylaws banning single-use plastics.