Richmond’s Park Committee is hoping the city will take a big step towards ‘going green’ by cracking down on plastic food packaging.
The committee is recommending a ban on plastic bags, cups, utensils and other items on all city property.
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The ban would also apply to food trucks.
Stakeholders will be given a guide book encouraging them to consider different options to plastic.
Richmond’s City Council will vote on the proposal next month.
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