By Cheryl Jahn

PG Plastic ban?

Council ponders plastic ban

Jul 31, 2019 | 2:37 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Council wants to look at the idea of banning single-use plastic, specifically, check out bags, from local businesses. Councillor Murry Krause introduced the idea and Council approved a request to have Administration look at it.

Currently, the federal government is contemplating a ban on single-use plastics by as early as 2021. The provincial government is conducting a survey on the issue. The City of Victoria introduced a ban, but it was overturned because the municipality failed to get approval from the Environment Ministry is advance.

“And that’s the reason I asked Council to support it going to Administration to bring back the report about the viability of it being supported.”

Ironically, Krause was present at an announcement last week, in which West Coast Olefins laid out its plans for a $5.6 billion petrochemical plant which would produce polyethylenes to make plastics. But he has no issue with that.

“If we just look around us, and look at all the valid and useful purposes for plastic. Plastic is not going to go away. I started thinking about places where plastic is used. Medical supplies, most of our cars are made of plastic, the plastic we have underground to support our water supply. All of those things.”

CANADA WEST

Timberwolves' soccer teams fall short on Saturday

16h ago

B.C. Football Conference

Kodiaks earn victory over Broncos, move out of last place

16h ago

BCHL ACTION

Express roll to sweep of hometown Spruce Kings

17h ago

Administration is expected to return its report for the September 9th regular Council meeting.