Dear Chamber Members,

We have a critical opportunity to influence waste prevention policy in British Columbia, and we need your input.

On April 23rd the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy released the Discussion Paper ‘Preventing Waste in British Columbia: Non-Residential Packaging and Paper Products’. The Ministry is looking for your feedback on the paper until July 23rd.

How can I provide feedback?

Read the Discussion Paper and:

• Provide a written response through their website.
• Complete the online questionnaire (available to everyone in British Columbia).

What is this engagement about?

The ministry is seeking your input on a series of desired outcomes and potential policy approaches to prevent waste from non-residential (ICI) packaging, in schools, offices, restaurants, retail stores, job-sites and other locations outside the home. We invite you to contribute your knowledge and ideas to inform the development of policy approaches that will improve the prevention and recycling of non-residential packaging waste in communities across B.C.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Discussion Paper or engagement process, please email CircularCommunities@gov.bc.ca.

Spread the Word

Please share this message with other businesses and stakeholders who might be interested. For further information on B.C.’s work on plastic waste reduction, visit gov.bc.ca/reuse.

Thank you for your time and contribution to this important initiative.

Sincerely,
The Nelson District Chamber of Commerce