Item - 2018.PW31.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 23, 2018 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on July 10, 2018 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 23, 2018.
PW31.10 - Options to Address Single-Use Items, Misleading Advertising, and Textile Waste in the City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to develop a policy which would restrict plastic straws in the City of Toronto by the end of the first quarter of 2019.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to consult with affected businesses, community health groups and other organizations prior to the submission of the proposed policy which would restrict plastic straws and report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at its first meeting in 2019.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to accelerate the proposed work plan aimed to reduce the use of single-use or takeaway packaging or products by completing pre-consultation with residents and stakeholders by fall 2018 to identify items for targeted reduction and solicit input on policy tools with a report back in January of 2019.
4. City Council direct that the City's Divisions, Agencies and Corporations reduce single-use or takeaway packaging or products as a means of exemplifying the City's commitment and leadership in reducing such packaging and products.
5. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back in the first quarter of 2019 on the availability of recycling in all City facilities and the financial implications of expanding the program.
6. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to work with academic, government and industry partners to investigate solutions for reducing the amount of waste and debris that flow into Lake Ontario, such as Baltimore's trash-eating waterwheel, focusing particularly on plastic contamination and single-use items, and report back with proposed solutions to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by the first quarter of 2019.
7. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in cooperation with General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and Executive Director, Environment and Energy Office to work with the film and television industry to develop and implement a zero waste and green resource guide/toolkit and to develop waste management guidelines for film and entertainment production operations that support the circular economy through waste prevention and resource recovery.
8. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, with support from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to incorporate a requirement for waste reduction, reuse and recycling into the City's film and television production industry permit process in a manner similar to the requirements already incorporated in the City's special event permit process.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-117620.pdf
Attachment 1 - Background Information - Provincial Legislation and Jurisdiction Scan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-118003.pdf
Attachment 2 - Background Information - Addressing Single-Use Products and Packaging in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-118004.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-85465.pdf
(July 9, 2018) Letter from Leslie A. Smejkal, Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (PW.Main.PW31.10.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-86160.pdf
(July 10, 2018) Submission from Sally Gustin (PW.New.PW31.10.3)
(July 10, 2018) Submission from Jay Scott (PW.New.PW31.10.4)
(July 10, 2018) Submission from Mary-Lynn Honan (PW.New.PW31.10.5)
(July 3, 2018) Multiple Communications from 696 Individuals (PW.New.PW31.10.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-85813.pdf
(July 9, 2018) Multiple Communications from 54 individuals (PW.New.PW31.10.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-86177.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cc/comm/communicationfile-86498.pdf
(July 19, 2018) E-mail from Farrah Khan, Greenpeace Canada (CC.Supp.PW31.10.9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cc/comm/communicationfile-86658.pdf
(July 20, 2018) Multiple Communications from 168 individuals (CC.New.PW31.10.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cc/comm/communicationfile-86803.pdf
(July 23, 2018) E-mail from Lyn Adamson (CC.New.PW31.10.11)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to work with academic, government and industry partners to investigate solutions for reducing the amount of waste and debris that flow into Lake Ontario, such as Baltimore's trash-eating waterwheel, focusing particularly on plastic contamination and single-use items, and report back with proposed solutions to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by the first quarter of 2019.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in cooperation with General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and Executive Director, Environment and Energy Office to work with the film and television industry to develop and implement a zero waste and green resource guide/toolkit and to develop waste management guidelines for film and entertainment production operations that support the circular economy through waste prevention and resource recovery.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, with support from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to incorporate a requirement for waste reduction, reuse and recycling into the City's film and television production industry permit process in a manner similar to the requirements already incorporated in the City's special event permit process.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-27-2018 10:50 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW31.10 - Robinson - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio |
Adoption of Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Recommendations 1 and 2 only:
1. City Council direct General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to develop a policy which would restrict plastic straws in the City of Toronto by the end of the first quarter of 2019.
2. City Council direct General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to consult with affected businesses, community health groups and other organizations prior to the submission of the proposed policy which would restrict plastic straws and report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at its first meeting in 2019.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-27-2018 10:52 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW31.10 - Adoption of Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Recommendations 1 and 2 only. |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio |
Adoption of the balance of the Item, as amended.
PW31.10 - Options to Address Single-Use Items, Misleading Advertising, and Textile Waste in the City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to develop a policy which would restrict plastic straws in the City of Toronto by the end of the first quarter of 2019.
2. City Council direct General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to consult with affected businesses, community health groups and other organizations prior to the submission of the proposed policy which would restrict plastic straws and report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at its first meeting in 2019.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to accelerate the proposed work plan aimed to reduce the use of single-use or takeaway packaging or products by completing pre-consultation with residents and stakeholders by fall 2018 to identify items for targeted reduction and solicit input on policy tools with a report back in January of 2019.
4. City Council direct that the City's divisions, agencies and corporations reduce single-use or takeaway packaging or products as a means of exemplifying the City's commitment and leadership in reducing such packaging and products.
5. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back in the first quarter of 2019 on the availability of recycling in all city facilities and the financial implications of expanding the program.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Growth Management Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to include the concept of requesting restaurants to put single use or consumable products like plastic straws and cutlery behind the counter or available by request only as part of the consultation process.
2. Requested the General Manager, Facilities Management to report back in the first quarter of 2019 with an update on Council's decision 15 of Item EX29.19:
"15. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Facilities Management to ensure all serveries in City-owned buildings are zero waste."
Origin
Summary
This report responds to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee's direction received on April 11, 2018, to report back on the ability of the City to address various waste materials as well as producer claims with respect to the recyclability of products and packaging.
The report outlines:
- A potential process for reducing and/or eliminating single-use or takeaway packaging or products not accepted in the City's Blue Bin Recycling Program.
- The ability of the City to address misleading advertising of a product or packaging with respect to recyclability or compostability that affects the City.
- The ability of the City to require retailers of textile material to post reuse, recycling and waste disposal options at the point of purchase.
Solid Waste Management Services, as part of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy, will investigate measures to address single-use items, misleading advertising, and textile waste to continue to reduce contamination in the City's Waste Diversion Programs and divert waste from landfill.
Starting in 2018, staff will begin to develop a work plan aimed to reduce the use of single-use or takeaway packaging or products, which will include pre-consultation with residents and stakeholders to identify items for targeted reduction and solicit input on policy tools. Solid Waste Management Services will take steps to address misleading advertising that make claims of a product's recyclability or compostability when it is not accepted in the City's Waste Diversion Programs, including sending letters to manufacturers to help reduce contamination in the City's Waste Diversion Programs. Staff will also seek opportunities to educate residents and retailers on management options for textile waste, such as reuse, donation or return to retailer, to further reduce contamination in the City's Blue Bin Recycling Program.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-117620.pdf
Attachment 1 - Background Information - Provincial Legislation and Jurisdiction Scan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-118003.pdf
Attachment 2 - Background Information - Addressing Single-Use Products and Packaging in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-118004.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-85465.pdf
(July 9, 2018) Letter from Leslie A. Smejkal, Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (PW.Main.PW31.10.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-86160.pdf
(July 10, 2018) Submission from Sally Gustin (PW.New.PW31.10.3)
(July 10, 2018) Submission from Jay Scott (PW.New.PW31.10.4)
(July 10, 2018) Submission from Mary-Lynn Honan (PW.New.PW31.10.5)
(July 3, 2018) Multiple Communications from 696 Individuals (PW.New.PW31.10.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-85813.pdf
(July 9, 2018) Multiple Communications from 54 individuals (PW.New.PW31.10.7)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/comm/communicationfile-86177.pdf
Speakers
Laura Cockburn-Tulk, Single Use Shift
Leila Canon-Ahern, Single Use Shift
Emily Alfred, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Rebecca Levere
Naomi Grey
Milo Grey
Jay Scott, StopPlastics
Kim Robinson, Stop Platics
Donna-Marie Batty
Mary-Lynn Honan
Sean Symes, Don't Mess with the Don
Councillor Mike Layton
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back in the first quarter of 2019 on the availability of recycling in all city facilities and the financial implications of expanding the program.
That:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee request the General Manager, Facilities Management to report back in the first quarter of 2019 with an update on Council's decision 15 of Item EX29.19:
"15. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Facilities Management to ensure all serveries in City-owned buildings are zero waste."
That:
1. City Council direct General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to develop a policy which would restrict plastic straws in the City of Toronto by the end of the first quarter of 2019.
2. City Council direct General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to consult with affected businesses, community health groups and other organizations prior to the submission of the proposed policy and report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at its first meeting in 2019.
Vote (Amend Item) Jul-10-2018
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Christin Carmichael Greb, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti |
That:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to include the concept of requesting restaurants to put single use or consumable products like plastic straws and cutlery behind the counter or available by request only as part of the consultation process.
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to accelerate the proposed work plan aimed to reduce the use of single-use or takeaway packaging or products by completing pre-consultation with residents and stakeholders by fall 2018 to identify items for targeted reduction and solicit input on policy tools with a report back in January of 2019.
2. City Council direct that the City's divisions, agencies and corporations reduce single-use or takeaway packaging or products as a means of exemplifying the City's commitment and leadership in reducing such packaging and products.