HomeMy WebLinkAbout7372 - Litter from Disposable Non-Returnable ContainersRESOLUTION NO. 7372
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH URGING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES AND THE COUNTY SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION
OF CALIFORNIA TO SEEK ACTION TO ALLEVIATE THE
PROBLEM OF LITTER AND WASTE DISPOSAL CREATED BY
THE SALE OF BEVERAGES IN DISPOSABLE, NON- RETURNABLE
CONTAINERS
WHEREAS, the sale of malt and carbonated beverages in
disposable, non - returnable containers is producing an adverse
effect upon the environment which is injurious to the health,
safety and welfare of the residents of Newport Beach, and the
entire State of California; and
WHEREAS, the problems created by the sale of malt and
carbonated beverages in disposable, non - returnable containers
cannot be solved on a local level, but must be dealt with on at
least the State level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the
City of Newport Beach that it urges the League of California Cities
and the County Supervisors' Association of California to seek the
following actions by the State Legislature to alleviate the
problems of litter and waste disposal created by the sale of
malt and carbonated beverages in disposable, non - returnable con-
tainers:
(a) Require a deposit on all containers used for the
sale of malt and carbonated beverages;
(b) Promote, encourage and support research by the
beverage and container industries in the field of biodegradable
containers; and
(c) Develop, encourage and support programs aimed at
encouraging the citizens of the State of California to take a
more responsible attitude toward the disposal of beverage
containers, including recycling.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Newport Beach
hereby requests all of the cities and counties in California to take
similar action urging the League of California Cities and the
County Supervisors' Association of California to seek action by
the State Legislature which will alleviate the problems of litter
and waste disposal created by the sale of malt and carbonated
beverages in disposable, non - returnable containers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
directed to send copies o.f this resolution to the League of
California Cities, the County Supervisors' Association of
California and all of the cities in Orange County.
ADOPTED this 8th day of February, 1971.
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