Migratory Song Birds and Roadside Spraying
R. Holy will prepare a report in the first quarter to be presented at Committee of the Whole. It was recommended that CKLEAC members attend the meeting to provide insight and support.
Plastics Reduction
Brainstorming brought forth the following suggestions:
- The production of tent cards to be located at the check outs of local businesses prompting cashiers to use alternate phrases for offering single use plastic bags – for example, do you “need” a bag?
- The production and placement of reminder signs in grocery store parking lots and the downtown core reminding patrons to bring in reusable bags
- Connecting with the BIA and requesting assistance in sending out the message
- The production and use of stickers on entrance doors of local businesses reminding patrons to use reusable bags
P. Warren suggested meeting with David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services to discuss next steps. D. Pearson, V. Colling, D. Lowles, and J. Morris agreed to attend the meeting.
Environmental Hero
Councillor T. Richardson agreed to contact the Communications Division regarding the advertising for the Hero Awards. Efforts will be made to ensure it is promoted as soon as possible.
Ideas of having a category for Business Environmental Hero were brought forward. CKLEAC agreed this would be an excellent idea. Members decided that the Business Environmental Hero category shall replace the former Adult Environmental Hero award.