Council has drafted a new Single Use Materials and Packaging Policy, which will be on exhibition from 11 February to 25 March 2026. The policy outlines a staged approach to phasing out single‑use materials - plastic or otherwise - across licensed and sponsored events, as well as any events held on Council‑managed land in the Tweed.

The objectives of the policy are to:

Avoid or reduce waste to landfill
Reduce pollution in waterways and natural environments in the Tweed
Increase use of reusable alternatives
Minimise greenhouse gas emissions
Encourage further community action to avoid waste

Join us to explore how these changes could work in practice, walk through real‑world case studies, and share your feedback.

Before attending you may wish to read the draft policy and implementation guide.

Ticket: Free of charge (tea, coffee and juice available)

Venue accessibility information: Accessible facilities for all guests.

Contact the host of Event Workshop: Single Use Materials - What's changing?