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
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, October 17, 2019 FULL | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Thursday, October 17, 2019 FULL | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2019 FULL | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2019 FULL | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
| Cantonese Wednesday, November 13, 2019 FULL |
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Mandarin Thursday, November 14, 2019 FULL |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
| Monday, November 18, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Monday, November 18, 2019 | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
| Monday, November 25, 2019 Cancelled |
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Monday, November 25, 2019 Cancelled |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (refreshments provided) |
| Cantonese Friday, November 29, 2019 |
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) |
| Mandarin Friday, November 29, 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
