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Reusable Bags – Resources
Florida Department of Environmental Protection has maps and related lists to the cities and countries all over the world that have taken action to reduce the use of disposable plastic and or paper bags.
Algalita Marine Research Foundation is dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its watersheds through research, education, and restoration. Some of its research work includes the North Pacific Gyre Plankton Sample Analysis ‘07-‘08 and the Pelagic Plastic.
During the summer 2009, Marcus Erikson and Anna Cummings, researchers with Algalita, visited San José and discussed their findings. Follow the links below to view their presentation and the City of San José’s Question and Answer session.
Algalita Presentation
City of San José Question and Answer Session in Response to Algalita Presentation
California Ocean Protection Council helps coordinate and improve the protection and management of California's ocean and coastal resources and implement the Governor's 'Ocean Action Plan' released in October 2004.
California Integrated Waste Management Board promotes a Zero Waste California in partnership with local government, industry, and the public.
The Ireland Department of the Environment has provided valuable data regarding their experience with a fee on plastic bags.
Links to City of San José documents and presentations.
May 2008 Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E) bag memo
February 2009 T&E bag memo and attachment
August 2009 Community and Economic Development Committee bag memo, recommendation memo from four councilmembers, and presentation
September 22, 2009 Council Meeting: agenda and memo addendum, presentation, and synopsis of item 7.2 Reduction of Single-use bags
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