The City of Iqaluit is circulating a public survey on how to reduce and eliminate single-use plastics and takeaway items.  The City is considering a bylaw to ban single-use checkout plastic bags effective in 2022 and is looking at creating a strategy to reduce other single-use items. This survey asks for your feedback on reduction, bans and reusable alternatives.

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* 1. What alternatives to single-use plastic shopping bags would you like to see businesses use at checkout? Choose as many as you like.

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* 2. Which of the following single-use items would you support a ban on the distribution and use of if the City of Iqaluit were to consider a bylaw? Choose as many as you like.

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* 3. What single-use items would you support businesses charge customers a fee per item to promote reduction of its use if the City of Iqaluit were to consider a bylaw? Choose as many as you like.

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* 4. To what extent would you support businesses to allow customers to bring and provide their own reusable takeout cup?

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* 5. To what extent would you support businesses to allow customers to bring and provide their own reusable takeout container and utensils?

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* 6. To what extent would you support businesses in offering a free reusable cup for drinks ‘to stay’?

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* 7. To what extent would you support businesses in offering a free reusable plate and utensils for food ‘to stay’?

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* 8. Do you have any other comments, ideas, or concerns?

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