Send letters supporting 3 state bills to reduce plastic waste
In Plain English
The city council will decide whether to formally support 3 California bills targeting plastic pollution. AB1358 would ban polystyrene takeout containers statewide. AB68 and AB87 both aim to reduce single-use plastic bags. If approved, Richmond joins other cities backing these environmental measures.
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Why This Vote Matters
Richmond officially endorsed three California bills aimed at reducing plastic pollution, with one councilmember abstaining. The city now supports AB1358, which would ban foam takeout containers statewide, plus AB68 and AB87, both targeting single-use plastic bags. Councilmember Bates abstained from the vote while the rest of the council supported the environmental measures. This adds Richmond's voice to other cities backing the legislation, though it doesn't create any local regulations or require city spending.
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