The vote is in and Pasadena has voted begin the process. Unanimous.

95 cities support the ban on Styrofoam/Polystrene.

There is no Rinse and Recycle program in Pasadena!

Councilmembers:

Madison -Y
Kennedy – restricting ban even further, health effects are serious. Y
Hampton – proposed that secondary recycling – Y
Wilson -Y
McAustin – Motions, Supports Y
Gordo – Y
Gene Masuda – Supports seconds ban voted for ban – Y

Mayor Tornek – Y, in support

Outreach and education is critical.

Further we need to look at AB 1826 Composting Organic Waste

Communities Good To Go Campaign

Municipal Services Committee (MSC) will spend time with restaurants and businesses to educate them and to help with the transition.  Small businesses are feeling the pressure.  Pernicious product that harms the environment.