Recycling

Update on Oregon legislation regarding single use plastic. Plastic bag ban is on it’s way to the governor’s desk for signing Ban on polystyrene food container is dead for this year Also on it’s way to the governor is the bill requiring customers to ask for a plastic straw https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2019/06/11/oregon-legislature-plastic-bag-ban-exceptions-styrofoam-polystyrene/1370772001/?cid=facebook_Statesman_Journal

Something from “Numlock” newsletter received today, June 6th. Package The cosmetics industry is responsible for lots of trash and carbon emissions, but a study found that 70 percent of the carbon emissions that can be attributed to the cosmetics business could be eliminated should they switch to refillable containers. Every year, 120 billion units of […]

Cities and countries around the world are banning plastic bags. 13 cities in Oregon have done so. For the complete list and access to their ordinances, google “Which cities in Oregon have banned plastic bags.” It will give you the exact page at expooregonlive.com Read more…Let’s ban plastic bags

The Democrats’ March 28th Luncheon highlighted the concerns many in the community have about recycling. Many attending saw this as a bi-partisan issue that should start with everyone vowing to cut their individual use of plastics and waste, investigate recycling technology, a lobby for changes on local, state and federal levels. About 28 people attended […]