Issue - decisions

Single Use Plastics

18/10/2018 - Single Use Plastics

RESOLVED that: 

(i)            The Council actively seeks to eliminate the use of single use plastics, from its buildings, assets and facilities and seeks alternative, reusable, compostable or recyclable solutions (actions described in paragraph 10 of the Report of the Strategic Head of Neighbourhood Services).

(ii)          Council contractors and service suppliers be encouraged to eliminate the use of single use plastics wherever suitable alternative materials are available.

(iii)         The Council, in liaison with Surrey Waste Partnership, develops a campaign aimed at residents and businesses within the borough to raise awareness of the impact of single use plastics and the alternative solutions.

(iv)         A voluntary public rating system be developed, for local businesses that promotes the elimination of single use plastics whenever practical.