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  1. Materials Reuse/ Exchange Program

    57 votes
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    started  ·  3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Really good idea.

  2. Stop the distribution of free newspapers

    61 votes
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    2 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    They are a complete eyesore - on bus floors and streets.

  3. Use power generating tiles for pavement in high density walking areas

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    3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce greenhouse gas emissions  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    I love this idea!

  4. Congestion Pricing Downtown

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    4 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
    under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    The City supports the idea of road / congestion pricing, and bridge tolls are one possible implementation. A regional (as opposed to a downtown or city) approach might work best, given travel behaviour, patterns of movement, and jurisdictional issues. This lies outside City jurisdiction, so our role is limited to advocacy; changes to Provincial legislation are required.

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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Good idea.

  5. Require businesses to be responsible for their own waste

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    11 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    There is so much Dairy Queen, Nats Pizza, Starbucks and other fast food litter along Trafalgar St, and Stephens St. All discarded by the Kitsilano High School children at lunch time. There are bins around but they don't get used. The Principal said that once the children leave the grounds whether they litter or not has nothing to do with the School.

  6. Ban disposable cups, plates and cutlery in all restaurants/cafes

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    31 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Vancouver can never expect to be the greenest city if we still allow single use non biogradable containers for food and drink. I took photos of English Bay at around 11 p.m. after the fireworks in July. Food and drink trash littered the streets and beaches. It was embarassing. We really do need to reduce this type of garbage.

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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    It's depressing when I go to a food court and see so much waste for a 10 minute meal. We need reusable/washable plates, cups and cutlery. No more garbage cans conveniently sized so we can just tip our tray of 'used goods' into it. Have a booth in the foodcourts dedicated to washing these items.

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  7. Mandatory 25¢ fee for plastic shopping bags

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    28 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    I totally agree with James Nadila. I've spent the last year sorting out my garbage the same way as he has done. And yes - lots and lots of dry plastic packaging (mostly food) all going to the landfill or incinerator. It really does seem insane that we are still doing this. And the City takes it away each week so we don't have to look at it. Banning plastic shopping bags would be a start to removing some of this plastic from our lives.

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  8. Drinking water fountains + bottled water ban

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    started  ·  26 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Banning or placing an eco tax on plastic bottled water should be a priority for the City. A stainless steel water bottle costs less than $5 in this City. It should be the norm for everyone to carry their own water from home.

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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    It should be a basic human right to have drinking water within a 15-30 walk - so please keep up the good work with increasing the fountains around the City.

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  9. Repeal mandatory bike helmet legislation

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    72 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    This is a difficult subject and my family always wear bike helmets. However, if a bike share system downtown is to be successful I believe wearing a helmet should be optional. Mandatory for children though.

  10. Encourage vegan options for all!

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    130 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Lighter Footprint  ·  Admin →
    under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    Low footprint food choices are not the same as vegan food choices in all cases, the analysis is more complex than this. Generally a low footprint diet is local, seasonal food, and limits consumption of red meat, dairy, and some grains. Low footprint food choices are included in the draft Greenest City Action Plan and will be discussed through community engagement activities.

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  11. Build complete, walkable neighbourhoods interconnected by great transit and cycling routes.

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    18 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Encourage shorter vehicle trips  ·  Admin →
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    This is an evolutionary process. The City of Vancouver is already considered a North American leader in this regard. Current and future plans and projects (e.g. Cambie Corridor Planning Program) will continue to embrace this ideal.

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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Lets make it easier for children to cycle or walk to school on their own so parents don't have to drive them. This may even make it easier for parents to bike, walk or take transit to work in the mornings also. As it is currently illegal for children to bike on the sidewalks I propose designing safe bike friendly (e.g. with barriers) routes within 10 blocks of every school. Children 9 years and onwards should be able to get to school safely on their own and meet friends along the way. Many parents feel it is too dangerous for children under 16 to bike alone on the roads or on bike routes with no barriers.

  12. Extend food waste collection program to include apartments and condos

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    25 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
    under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    The City supports Metro Vancouver’s plans to ban food scraps from the incinerator and landfills by 2015. The City will collaborate with Metro Vancouver to develop and implement a plan to ensure apartments, condos, businesses and institutions have access to food scraps collection programs before the ban comes into effect.

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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    It would be great to have a compost bin right beside every municipal garbage/recycling bin in the city.

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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    My children's school just sent a note home saying they are removing the composting facilities due to fruit flies. They are to bring home their composting materials. I think this is a step in the wrong direction. Can VSB do something about this?

  13. Mandatory 2 day "Green Building" 2 day workshop for Contractors & Sub Trades

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    0 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Build carbon neutral new buildings  ·  Admin →
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  14. Convert streets to mini parks, green linkages and/or open space

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    3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Improve access to nature  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    This sounds lovely. It would be great to start on the bike routes.

  15. Develop more useable and green school grounds

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    6 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Improve access to nature  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Great idea!

  16. Reclaim road and/or parking space to create plazas and parklets.

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    16 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Great idea!

  17. Regulate non-road emission sources like diesel generators, lawn mowers and leaf blowers

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    4 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Improve air quality  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Great idea. The cost of leaf blowers (noise, pollution) don't seem to outweigh the benefits (blowing leaves into a pile). The people operating these have the benefit of wearing ear plugs but not the people walking by or trying to relax or sleep.

  18. Ban woodstoves through by-laws

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    11 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Improve air quality  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Great idea.

  19. Improve air quality monitoring and make it educational

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    1 comment  ·  GC 2020 » Improve air quality  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Great idea!

  20. Introduce water conservation rebates to encourage purchase of water-saving fixtures and appliances

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    6 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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    Janine Brossard commented  · 

    Great idea COV. @ Thea - my understanding is that dishwashers are more efficient in energy and water conservation than the traditional way of washing dishes

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