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Seattle Passes Landmark Measure to Eliminate Waste
Bag Fee and Foam Ban Respond to Local Activists
On July 28, the Council broke new ground by making Seattle the first city in the nation to encourage its residents to curtail the use of disposable bags and instead utilize reusable options by imposing a fee on disposable shopping bags. A separate ordinance also bans expanded polystyrene food containers. Council President Conlin said, "These new laws are an integral part of the City's Zero Waste strategy-- and translating Seattle’s environmental values into concrete actions. They will help marine life, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and move our City toward a sustainable future."
Read the complete press release.
Legislation
Copies are available via the City Clerk website:
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Councilmember since: 1998
Current Term: 2006-2009
Committees:
Chair: Environment, Emergency Management & Utilities
Vice-Chair: Parks & Seattle Center
Member: Labor Policy; and
Energy & Technology
Staff:
Elaine Ko,
Phyllis Shulman, &
Rob Gala
Issues of Interest:
Healthy Communities, Environmental Stewardship, Economic Opportunity, and Social Justice
Regional Organizations:
Vice-Chair of the Growth Management Planning Council of King County, Member, Board of Health of Seattle and King County, Executive Committee of the Puget Sound Regional Council, Green-Duwamish and Cedar River Salmon Recovery Councils |
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Local Food Action Initiative:
(PDF files  )
The Local Food Action Initiative is a series of actions meant to promote local and regional food sustainability and security. The intent is to improve our local food system and in doing so, advance the City of Seattle’s interrelated goals of race and social justice, environmental sustainability, economic development, and emergency preparedness.
Climate Change
"Concerned or confused about climate change? Wondering if anything you do can make a difference?" The Seattle City Council invites all constituents and members of the community to participate in community discussions with the "Greater Seattle Climate Dialogues". Your voice is needed as the community comes together to learn and dialogue about solutions. Get involved today to help solve one of the most pressing issues of our times. Contact Toni Higgs, Coordinator, at 206-718-7879 or toni@2people.org, and see the website.
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