Council sets another possible plastic bag ban ordinance for public hearing – The Crested Butte News

Posted on August 11, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations

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Source: Council sets another possible plastic bag ban ordinance for public hearing – The Crested Butte News

The proposed ordinance requires every retailer to post a sign “in a location viewable by customers” that reads: “The Town of Crested Butte prohibits the sale or distribution of Disposable Plastic Bags in an effort to help protect our environment from excess litter, resource consumption and greenhouse gases. The Town encourages the use of Reusable Carryout Bags in all instances. If you do not have a Reusable Carryout Bag or choose to not purchase a Reusable Carryout Bag, a 100 percent recyclable paper bag is available for your use.”