Single-use Plastics: Business Engagement

Every year, Canadians throw away more than 3 million tonnes of plastic waste. About one-third of the plastics used in Canada are for single-use items. Most of these are not recyclable and often end up as litter in our community or contamination in the blue box. In a recent survey, York Region residents expressed support for businesses taking action to reduce single-use items.

York Region and its local municipalities are working together to support businesses that wish to reduce their use of these items and help them prepare for the upcoming federal ban on several single-use plastics. An important first step is to understand how businesses currently use and distribute single-use items. Please complete our 10-minute survey. Your input will help York Region support businesses to transition away from single-use items, and will ensure that the experiences of business owners and managers are informing our approach.

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* 1. What type of business do you own/operate/manage/work for?

Convenience store

Grocery store

Restaurant (dine-in and/or take-out)

Retail store

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your role within the business?

Chef

Manager

Owner

Sales Representative

Server

Supervisor

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What type of single-use item(s) does your business use or distribute? Select all that apply.

Black plastic containers

Clear or coloured (other than black) plastic containers

Disposable cutlery

Disposable hot/cold drink cups (i.e. coffee cups, fountain drink cups)

Plastic straws

Foam take-out containers

Plastic Bags

Plastic ring carriers (typically used for beverage cans)

Other (please specify)