Unredeemed Container Deposits

Whereas the protection of greenspace is essential to our environmental, social and economic wellbeing and many of BCs most valuable and most threatened ecosystems are found on private lands; And whereas 10-15 million could be raised annually for conservation by following the example of several states and recapturing the windfall monies that accrue when consumers fail to redeem container deposits: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the provincial government redirect unredeemed container deposits into an annual fund for the acquisition and protection of privately owned natural spaces in BC.