Decision details

Councillor A-M Barker

The following motion was moved by Councillor A-M Barker and seconded by Councillor D E Hughes and referred to the Executive on 7 June 2018 in accordance with Standing Order 5.7.

“Tackling Plastics

Council is concerned that:

300 million tons of new plastic is made worldwide each year.

There is now a ratio of 1:2 plastic to plankton in our oceans.

Only 12% of plastic waste in the UK is reprocessed.

Council notes

There are many practical alternatives to plastics available for straws, cups and takeaway food containers that are either reusable or sustainable.

Freedom Leisure, our leisure facilities operator, has recently committed to reduce plastic and coffee cup waste.

Council commits to

Reduce as far as possible the use of disposable plastics in its offices and other facilities.

Work with local businesses to support them in reducing their use of disposable plastics.

Promote the use of reusable hot drinks cups to employees, contractors, business partners and local businesses.”