Motion re:  Zero Waste Circular Economy Strategy

It was moved and seconded that the City of Nanaimo 2022 work plan include the development of a Zero Waste circular economy strategy that: - seeks to leverage municipal powers to advance the regional goal of 90% diversion of waste from landfill by applying the framework of the zero waste hierarchy and the systems and process of Circular economy that eliminate waste and pollution, keep materials in circulation, and regenerate natural systems; and - Includes investigating initiatives that improve access to recycling services and amenities, eliminate unnecessary single use items, implement deconstruction and sustainable demolition regulations, and support circular business entrepreneurship.