The Council’s Executive will be asked for their approval for the adoption of a ‘plastics policy’ which would endorse the Government’s ‘A Green Future’ initiative as well as committing to a number of measures to minimise its own impact. A number of steps have already been taken, such as reducing the use of plastic bottles and cups at its public venues, recycling the plastic seals on ballot boxes and encouraging the use of public recycling sites. The policy also recognises the leadership role that we can play by supporting and promoting the work that is already being done by the local community, such as the Leamington and Warwick plastic free groups and participation in the national refill scheme.

The portfolio folder Health and Community Protection, Cllr Andrew Thompson commented;

“The environmental problems associated with plastic cannot be solved by any one organisation, but by signing up to this policy and setting an example, we hope that we can influence others in our district to join us. We plan to look at ways to source alternatives to plastic and we will be working in partnership with the Leamington & Warwick Plastic Free Group to encourage communities to work together on plastics avoidance.  Everyday acts and changes of behaviour of individuals such as using your own coffee cups and water bottles can help make a real difference.”