HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 142-10 Ban Plastic Bottles/StyrofoamRESOLUTION NO. 142 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT BANS THE CITY'S PURCHASE AND USE OF SINGLE-
USE PLASTIC BOTTLES AND STYROFOAM PRODUCTS AT CITY SPONSORED
ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, City of Dublin is a regional leader in promoting environmentally sensitive
public policy; and
WHEREAS, the bottled water industry has experienced significant growth in recent years;
and
WHEREAS, the manufacturing of plastic beverage bottles requires a substantial amount
or resources which result in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; and
WHEREAS, polystyrene (Styrofoam) is the most abundant type of non-cigarette litter;
and
WHEREAS, in 2006, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which requires California to reduce GHG statewide emissions to
1990 levels by 2020; and
WHEREAS, reducing and eliminating waste, such as plastic beverage bottles and
Styrofoam, that pollute our landfills is a good policy and helps the City reach its goals of
achieving 75% diversion and reducing GHG emissions within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin wishes to set a positive example for the community on
environmental matters; and
WHEREAS, the Policy sets forth guiding principles for the development and
implementation of the City of Dublin's single-use plastic beverage bottle and Styrofoam product
ban at City sponsored activities to accomplish the following:
1. Ban the City's purchase and use of single-use plastic beverage bottles at City
sponsored activities (City events, City meetings or purchased with City funds for
Staff use).
2. Eliminate the purchase and use of Styrofoam products by the City for City
functions and activities. Styrofoam cups previously used at water coolers and for
hot beverages shall be replaced with plastic and paper cups.
3. Conduct outreach and provide means of educating all City Staff to create
awareness about the single-use plastic beverage bottle and Styrofoam product
ban and alternatives.
4. Reduce the adverse environmental impacts associated with plastic beverage
bottles and Styrofoam.
5. Promote composting of cups at City sponsored activities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby adopt the policy attached hereto as Exhibit A entitled "Single-use Plastic Beverage
Bottle and Styrofoam Product Ban Policy."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of September, 2010, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: Councilmember Hart
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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EXHIBIT A
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Single-use Plastic Beverage Bottle and Styrofoam Product Ban Policy
Purpose
This policy sets forth the guiding principles for the development and implementation
of the City of Dublin's Single-use Plastic Beverage Bottle and Styrofoam Product
Ban at City sponsored activities.
Goals
The goals of the Single-use Plastic Beverage Bottle and Styrofoam Product ban are
to:
1) Eliminate the purchase and use of single-use plastic beverage bottles by the
City at City sponsored activities (City events, City meetings or purchased with
City funds for Staff use).
2) Eliminate the use of Styrofoam products at City offices. Styrofoam cups
previously used at water coolers and for hot beverages shall be replaced with
plastic or paper cups.
3) Conduct outreach and provide means of educating all City Staff to create
awareness about the single-use plastic beverage bottle and Styrofoam
product ban and alternatives.
4) Reduce the adverse environmental impacts associated with plastic beverage
bottles and Styrofoam.
5) Promote composting of cups at City sponsored activities.
Definitions
1) Single-use plastic beverage bottles - single-use beverage containers, which
includes water, sports drink, juice and soda.
2) Styrofoam products - products such as cups or food ware containers made
from polystyrene, which is a non-biodegradable substance.
3) City activities - events sponsored andlor hosted by the City of Dublin,
including St. Patrick's Day festival, Day on the Glen, National Night Out,
seasonal functions as well as business meetings and normal every day
activities.
4) Vendor - a person or business that sefls goods or services.
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EXHIBIT A
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Policy
The purchase and use of City supplied individual single-use plastic beverage bottles
is discontinued at City sponsored activities. In addition, City Staff will no longer
purchase Styrofoam products for use at City facilities.
This policy does not apply to any vendors at City sponsored activities.
Policy Benefits
As stated in the City of Dublin's vision, the City supports environmental stewardship
and sustainability. As such, the City of Dublin is environmentally conscious and
strives to reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. Eliminating
waste and reduction of non-biodegradable waste, such as plastic beverage bottles
and Styrofoam in landfills, is a good policy. This ban is a step towards achieving the
City's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the City.
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