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Online pesticide ban site launched
The sale and use of lawn chemicals are under online attack.
A coalition of health and environmental groups and advocates, known as Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Manitoba is urging Manitobans to support a comprehensive provincial ban on the sale and use of lawn chemicals.
The group has posted a sign-on letter, addressed to Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh on the petition site, Change.org, providing an easy way for citizens to give input to the government.
They have also launched a basic website with background information and resources. www.cosmeticpesticidebanmb.wordpress.com
The provincial government issued a White Paper on cosmetic pesticides, called Play It Safe, in June of this year, asking for comments from Manitobans. It sets out a range of options for better managing the chemicals used for maintaining the appearance of lawns and gardens.
Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Manitoba said that it believes the best option for protecting the health and safety of Manitoba’s environment and citizens – especially the most vulnerable groups like children – is a comprehensive ban on sales and use, with strong enforcement, and education on alternatives.
The petition may be found at:
Manitobans have until Oct. 1 to provide their comments to government.
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