Single-use packaging is a global issue that affects human health, environmental health, and threatens long-term sustainability. Sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging are often inaccessible to the average individual, whether it be due to cost, availability, or practicality. This petition calls for change right here in the Elk Valley. 

We, the residents of and visitors to the Elk Valley, are calling for increased access to sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging in our local businesses. We are asking business owners and managers to increase the products they offer that utilize reusable, compostable, and sustainable packaging options AND to reduce the number of products they stock with single-use packaging. 

We are also requesting that reusable containers be permitted to purchase bulk, take-out, delivery and to-go items and other frequently purchased goods sold by local businesses to reduce the waste generated from purchasing these products. We are encouraged by the efforts of some local retailers to provide refill options and we would like to see reduce and reuse options strongly supported, promoted and celebrated by local government and our local Chambers of Commerce.