Item - 2013.PW24.2

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 19, 2013 and was adopted without amendment.

PW24.2 - Options to Reduce the Use and Disposal of Plastic Shopping Carryout Bags in Toronto

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee received the item for information.

Origin

(June 4, 2013) Report from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services

Summary

This report responds to City Council’s direction to review a range of measures to reduce the use and disposal of plastic shopping carryout bags in Toronto. The report includes stakeholder comments, the results of a public opinion survey and a staff summary on the benefits and implications of different options to reduce plastic shopping carryout bags.

Background Information

(June 4, 2013) Report from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, on Options to Reduce the Use and Disposal of Plastic Shopping Carryout Bags in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59290.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 1 - List of Stakeholder Participants in Attendance at the Consultation Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59291.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 2 - Stakeholder Comments from February 28, 2013 and March 27, 2013 Consultation Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59293.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 3 - Summary of Stakeholder Positions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59294.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 4 - February 25, 2013, Submission from Canadian Plastics Industry Association
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59295.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 5 - February 28, 2013, Submission from Toronto Taxpayers Association
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59296.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 6 - March 15, 2013, Submission from Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59297.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 7 - March 22, 2013, E-mail from Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59298.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 8 - March 26, 2013, Submission from Canadian Plastics Industry Association
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59299.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 9 - April 4, 2013, Submission from Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59300.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 10 - April 9, 2013, Submission from Ontario Convenience Stores Association
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59301.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 10a - Submission from Ontario Convenience Stores Association
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59302.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 11 - April 10, 2013, Submission from Citizens for a Safe Environment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59303.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 12 - April 10, 2013, Submission from Silverhill Institute of Environmental Research and Conservation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59305.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 13 - April 12, 2013, Submission from Canadian Plastics Industry Association
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59326.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 13a - Pros and Cons of Options to Reduce Plastics Bags CPIA Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59327.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 13b - Voluntary Fee Enhanced 3Rs Option Final March 28, 2013
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59328.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 14 - April 22, 2013, Submission from Recycling Council of Ontario
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59329.pdf
(June 4, 2013) Attachment 15 - Ipsos Reid: Single Use Plastic and Reusable Shopping Bag Research Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59330.pdf

Communications

(June 13, 2013) E-mail from Dylan Reid (PW.Main.PW24.2.1)
(June 18, 2013) E-mail from Michael Black (PW.New.PW24.2.2)
(June 19, 2013) Letter from Shaya Petroff (PW.New.PW24.2.3)
(June 19, 2013) E-mail from Karen Buck, President, Citizens for a Safe Environment (PW.New.PW24.2.4)
(June 19, 2013) Submission from Rod Muir (PW.New.PW24.2.5)

Speakers

Shaya Petroff
Rod Muir, Sierra Club Canada and Waste Diversion Toronto (Submission Filed)
Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Irene Borecky
Joe Hruska, Plastics Post-Use Recovery Consultant, Canadian Plastics Industry Association
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Josh Matlow

Motions

1 - Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Lost)

That the item be referred to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, for consideration in the development of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy.

Vote (Refer Item) Jun-19-2013

Result: Lost	Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 2	Members that voted Yes are Janet Davis, Mike Layton
Total members that voted No: 5	Members that voted No are Michelle Berardinetti, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Denzil Minnan-Wong (Chair), John Parker
Total members that were Absent: 0	Members that were absent are

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-19-2013

Result: Carried	Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 5	Members that voted Yes are Michelle Berardinetti, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Denzil Minnan-Wong (Chair), John Parker
Total members that voted No: 2	Members that voted No are Janet Davis, Mike Layton
Total members that were Absent: 0	Members that were absent are