Monday, August 11, 2008
Plastics Legislation Updates
Statewide environmental bills have faced a tough time getting any traction in Sacramento due to the huge state deficit. Congressmen are reluctant to pass anything with an appropriations component. Thus, AB 2058 (aimed at encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags) wanes in Senate Appropriations. Read more about it here: http://www.modbee.com/opinion/letters/story/383905.html and here:
http://malibusurfsidenews.com/stories/200808/20080807009.html
Here is the latest on SB 1625 (aimed at increasing plastic bottle recycling): http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/1127589.html
http://malibusurfsidenews.com/stories/200808/20080807009.html
Here is the latest on SB 1625 (aimed at increasing plastic bottle recycling): http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/1127589.html
Monday, July 28, 2008
OPC rises above plastics
In a report to be release next week, the Ocean Protection Council advocates banning plastic foam cups and plastic bags, items that often end up in coastal waters and on beaches.
Read the LA Times Story....
Labels: OPC, plastics, plastics bags, RAP, styrofoam
