By the City of GoletaThe Goleta City Council voted unanimously at [Tuesday] night’s September 6, 2022, City Council meeting to pass one of the most comprehensive plastic pollution reduction policies in the country, based on science and best practices in waste reduction. “We have the opportunity to be environmental leaders and take action on addressing the plastic pollution problem,” Mayor Paula Perotte said. The ordinance also prohibits the use, sale, and distribution of single-use plastic bottles at City facilities. A list of alternatives and more information on plastic pollution will be available via a guide on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org/PlasticFreeGoleta. The ordinance is part of the City’s Plastic Free Goleta campaign to eliminate the use of a variety of single-use plastic items to protect our environment and the oceans.

Source: The Guardian September 09, 2022 14:31 UTC