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It’s time to address the environmental impacts of single-use plastics, says one Regina city councillor.

“We’re not first in line here,” said Ward 2 Coun. Bob Hawkins in an interview Wednesday. “It’s something that a lot of cities are considering and we have to do that too.”

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At this week’s city council meeting, Hawkins introduced a notice of motion that calls for city administration to develop a report outlining the environmental impact of single-use plastics in Regina and consider a range of solutions to tackle the problem.

“It’s become apparent that single-use plastics are an environmental hazard and a waste hazard,” said Hawkins. “I think it’s important for our landfill, for our rivers and streams around the city and for environmental reasons that we bring this forward.”

Hawkins’ motion will be discussed at next month’s city council meeting. If approved without amendments, administration will be required to bring a report to council by the end of the first quarter of 2020.