One City of Victoria proposal would require reusable dishware for dine-in meals.
The restaurant industry is bracing for backlash from the public and increased costs as the City of Victoria drafts a new bylaw that aims to discourage the use of one-use cups and takeout containers, and require reusable dishware if meals and drinks are consumed on the premises.
“We don’t have a problem with the proposed bylaw. We have already taken steps to reduce our waste and use compostable containers for all our takeout orders,” said Kelsea Van Nes, front of house manager for Tacofino on Pandora Avenue. “As a takeout dominant establishment, we are happy do our part to see the last days of plastic containers.”
The local initiative comes just over a month after the City of Vancouver announced that it was scrapping its 25-cent single-use cup fee no later than June 1. Imposed 14 months ago, the fee was meant to discourage the profusion of disposable cups in that city. “We’re lucky because we are well-staffed and can handle it, but not all restaurants can say that. With the extra volume, a business may have to hire another person, driving up their operating costs,” she said.
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