Over two years ago, I communicated with council asking them to consider a bylaw to ban single use plastic shopping bags in Dryden, ON.  Realizing the importance of sustainability fueled my desire for the success of this initiative to reduce waste.

The current status of my campaign:

• Sioux Lookout is moving ahead with a plan to ban single-use plastic shopping bags.  On Oct. 21 the municipal council agreed to draft a bylaw that would prevent retail outlets from using plastic bags for customer purchases.
• Here in Dryden, local support has been encouraging.  Many people are more aware of the issue and now use reusable shopping bags.
• My “Earth Day 2010 Challenge” is on Thursday April 22nd, I will keep you posted.
• Following my 2010 Earth Day Challenge in April, I will approach council and ask them to reconsider a bylaw to drastically reduce plastic bag waste.  I will share with them the “Earth Day 2010 Challenge” feedback.