Compostable takeout containers and foodservice packaging may seem like a great way to reduce waste, but local governments like the Regional District of Nanaimo say what is, and isn't, accepted in the green bin isn't so easy to communicate.
“The rate at which new compostable terminology, labelling and packaging types have been introduced is so quick, it poses a very high barrier in aligning our messaging and materials acceptance guidelines with environmental communications and behaviour change best practices,” the RDN's zero waste coordinator, Kirsten Gellein, said.
“Given the number of variables for best practices, the growth of the compostables industry and the implications of the upcoming federal and provincial legislation, we cannot provide clear acceptance guidance on compostable packaging at this time,” Gellein said. The intentions paper details a proposed waste prevention regulation under the Environmental Management Act. It recommended a phased approach to regulating checkout bags; disposable foodservice accessories; “problematic” plastic foodservice packaging like polystyrene foam, PVC and compostable plastics; and oxo-degradable plastics. Containers, bowls, plates, trays, cartons, film wrap and cups made from compostable plastic are recommended to be banned by 2024.
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