Update expected next week on Vancouver's styrofoam and straw ban

Vancouver city staff will update a report next week on the single-use item reduction strategy, with a request to give small business a bit more time to find alternatives to plastic straws and styrofoam cups.
On Wednesday, staff will present an update to council on proposed bylaws for plastic straws, plastic and paper shopping bags, disposable cups, take-out food containers and utensils.
Staff are requesting an extension for the ban on foam takeaway cups and containers to Jan. 1., 2020, with a on