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Winter has arrived. The holidays are a time to reflect on the year and plan for the future. In the spring we launched the 4R Waste Ambassador program. To date there are 16 trained ambassadors that have engaged the community through new comer presentations, school presenatations, social media pages, educating waste diversion practices in the workplace. The Residential Rain Garden Program saw 8 completed gardens, ~55,000 lbs of textiles were diverted, and we were able to hold two public events among the pandemic! On behalf of the Brandon Environment Committee we wish everyone a a safe and festive holiday season and wish all the best for a great 2022!

Single-Use Plastic Bags

The City of Brandon is seeking feedback from the Brandon business community to determine what impact of eliminating single-use plastic checkout bags has on local businesses and what barriers exist that make it difficult or challenging for consumers to use or access reusable bags. A recent country-wide survey showed that 82% of Canadians are concerned about plastic consumption and use. The City of Brandon is interested in exploring ways to reduce the waste and litter caused by single-use plastics in our community.

The outcomes of this survey will be used to help structure a proposed bylaw to assist and support businesses and the community in reducing their use of single-use plastic bags in preparation of the removal of single-use checkout bags.

The proposed Plastics Bag Reduction by-law went for 1st reading at the July 12,2021 Council meeting.

Plastic Bag alternatives