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Findings 4 findings
F1
Single-use plastic carry-out bags cause harm to the environment and wildlife.
F2
Reduction or ban of single-use plastic carry-out bags will help Marin County reach its zero waste goal.
F3
Reduction or ban of single-use plastic carry-out bags will help keep the land and waters of the County cleaner.
F4
Most Marin County governments do not currently have bans against single-use plastic carry-out bags. However, most are responsive to enacting policies against single-use plastic carry-out bags.
Recommendations 3
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R1The Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (JPA) prepare the Model Single-Use Bag Ordinance to implement the strictest rules possible and encourage all agencies to adopt the Ordinance with minimal changes. A ban on single-use plastic carry-out bags should be imposed in all grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies and restaurants within the County and apply to all establishments, no matter how large or small.
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R2Marin County and The Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Members educate the public on the benefits of reusable bags. Marin County and Marin County and The Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Members develop standardized educational guides for all public schools showing the environmental harm done by plastic single-use carry-out bags. Marin County and The Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Members develop educational materials and distribute them at public events such as farmers' markets and street fairs.
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R3Marin Towns and Cities adopt an ordinance to ban all single-use plastic carry-out bags using the Model Single-Use Bag Ordinance with minimal, or no, changes, in order to create a true County-wide ordinance.