The City of Victoria is looking to introduce a new bylaw intended to curb the amount of single-use items used by businesses in the municipality.
City council has unanimously decided to direct city staff to prepare the bylaw, which requires businesses to only serve customers with reusable dishware when they are dining in.
The city says approximately 220,000 single-use items, such as cups and cutlery, are thrown away each day in Victoria, according to data from the Capital Regional District. "Reusable alternatives to disposable single-use items have a clear benefit to the cleanliness of Victoria streets and parks, and to our environment," she said.
"Disposable items add up quick, both in the landfill and as a cost; just one disposable coffee cup costs me 20 cents," he said.
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