1. Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga Delegation to City of Mississauga: Policy

2. Purpose of this Policy Reduce plastic garbage Reduce litter
Support municipal water dept
Encourage tap water use

3. Policy Elements Vending machine contracts Water fountains
Refill Stations
Rental agreements
Water bar trolleys

4. Constituent Concerns Taste of tap water
Fluoride, chlorine
Taste of tap water
People can still buy bottled water
Buy more soda and coffee at facilities

5. Benefits of the Bottle Ban
Reduced cost of recycling and garbage
Bottle water is thousands of times more expensive
Cleaner streets, parks and rivers
Reduced carbon footprint

6. Precedents in other Municipalities
Toronto – 2008
Oakville – 2009
Burlington – 2010
82 municipalities in Canada
Mississauga?