By Alesha Capone
Wyndham council has ordered a second report into a proposal to ban most single-use plastics at its events and facilities.
The council considered a report into the potential ban, which was first suggested by Cr Heather Marcus in August, during a meeting last week.
During the meeting, Cr Marcus and Cr Josh Gilligan encouraged their fellow councillors to vote in favour of adopting a ban on the supply of single-use plastics at council-managed events and facilities, excluding bottled water and coffee cups sold by event stallholders.
Instead, most councillors voted in favour of an additional report being completed before the introduction of a ban.
Cr Kim McAliney said that another report was needed and should include a detailed action plan comprising associated costs, implications and resources required.
If the council adopts the proposed ban in its current form, it would involve most single-use plastics – including straws, balloons, bags, cutlery, plates and cups – being eliminated from Wyndham council events and venues.
The current report into the potential ban states that plastic straws would still be made available to people who require them, such as people with disabilities.
The report states the council should implement a transition period of six months or more before introducing any ban and that leaseholders (such as sports clubs) would not be impacted by a ban.
