Joint Committee on Plastics Utilization and Commerce

Purpose:

To research, review and recommend proposed legislation to the Town Council for adoption regarding plastics in the town.


Meetings:

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6 PM. Meetings held at Town Hall in the Code Enforcement Room (lower level). 

Public welcome.  

Would you like to become a member? Please apply at: https://onboard.westerlyri.gov/apply/ 


Committee Members

Click here to view current committee members


Approved Regulations

Single-Use Plastic Bag Regulations

Ordinance Amendment

Plastic Seal

Why are Short Term / Single Use Plastic Bans Important and Make a Difference:

https://greentumble.com/10-reasons-why-plastic-bags-should-be-banned/

https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/blog/single-use-plastics-bad-can/

2018 UN Report: Single Use Plastics: A Road map for Sustainability


Public Resources of How to RETHINK, REDUCE, RESPECT

How to turn a t-shirt into a Reusable Tote Bag

Town of Westerly's Plastic Reduction Committee FaceBook Page


Information for Businesses

Plastic Bag Ban Business Information Letter

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