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.


Approved Regulations

Single-Use Plastic Bag Regulations

Ordinance Amendment

Plastic Seal
  1. By eliminating plastic bags, the most common substitute will be paper bags. Aren’t those just as bad for the environment?
  2. Can we get an ordinance to eliminate the plastic garbage bags that we pay for from the town?
  3. Why don’t you expand the ban to single-use coffee cups and other debris that ends up in the ocean and on beaches?
  4. Reusable bags eventually become worn out, and end up in the landfill so what is the point?
  5. What are some viable alternatives to plastic bags that I can use for waste at home?
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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/


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