Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m in full support of reduction where we can and certainly where it makes sense. The question I really have now for the Minister is: is part of this program, what type of analysis and evaluation was ever taken into consideration about the spurred off, unforeseen industry of making all these recyclable bags that people now have tons of and in the sense that instead of using paper bags as a clear, biodegradable, environmentally sound, reasonable option, a lot of people are now buying all these multiple bags or getting stuck with them when they go to conferences and meetings? It’s created an industry in itself. Did the department do any type of evaluation in that regard?
Robert Hawkins on Question 548-16(5): Waste Reduction And Recovery Program Fees For Paper Bags
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 548-16(5): Waste Reduction And Recovery Program Fees For Paper Bags
Oral Questions
February 28th, 2011
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