Single-Use Plastic & Other Items
Resources for Businesses
The City of Richmond is hosting workshops and developing resources to support businesses as they work towards replacing single-use plastics and other items with products that are compostable and/or can be used multiple times before being recycled.
The communication materials and resources provided below are for businesses in Richmond that are affected by the proposed ban on plastic checkout bags, plastic straws and foam food service ware such as plates, cups, bowls and containers.
Facilitated Workshop at Richmond City Hall
Address: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond BC
Registration: All workshops cover the same content. Limited spots available. To register, email singleuse@richmond.ca
Address: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond BC
Registration: All workshops cover the same content. Limited spots available. To register, email singleuse@richmond.ca
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, October 17, 219 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
| Cantonese Wednesday, November 13, 2019 |
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Mandarin Thursday, November 14, 2019 |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
Workshop Materials
- Letters:
English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese - Discussion Guides: English
- Invitation to Workshop: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Resources
- Reducing the Distribution of Single-use Shopping Bags: A Resource Guide for BC Retailers
- UN Environment: Single-Use Plastics - A Roadmap for Sustainability
- Ellen MacAurthur Foundation, New Plastic Economy
- PAC Next, Packaging Sustainability Checklist
