Single Use Plastics Business Engagement
The Town of Ladysmith is seeking your feedback as we move forward with
examining the potential regulation of single-use plastics locally.
1.
What is the name of your business ?
2.
If you'd prefer to remain anonymous, please indicate your sector/business description (ex. restaurant, grocery, retail etc.)
3.
What type(s) of single-use plastic items does your business currently use? (check all that apply)
Plastic straws
Plastic bags
Plastic take-out containers
Styrofoam take-out containers
Plastic cutlery
Styrofoam drink cups (hot/cold)
Plastic drink cups (hot/cold)
Packaging waste
None
Other (please specify)
4.
If you indicated that your business uses or distributes single-use plastics in the previous question, are any made from the following materials? (check all that apply)
Plastics made from plants
Plant fibers or other biological materials
Compostable plastics
Biodegradable plastics
Don't know/not sure
Other (please specify)
5.
Please describe any efforts that your business has made, to date, to reduce the amount of single-use plastic generated/distributed through daily operations and sales.
6.
What, if anything, makes it difficult for your business to offer reusable or compost alternatives, instead of single-use plastic options? Please choose the top 3 answers from the options below.
Cost
Availability from suppliers
Lack of knowledge/awareness of alternatives
Store policy or procedures
Health and safety
Convenience
Type/Size of goods
No demand from customers
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
7.
Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the Town regarding the reduction of single-use plastics?
8.
What is your level of awareness regarding regulation of single-use plastics by the Federal and Provincial governments?
Extremely aware
Very aware
Somewhat aware
Not so aware
Not at all aware
