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Monroe
Date Created: 01/13/23
Last updated: 01/13/23

City: Key West

Key West, FL to Consider Creating a "Plastic Free Key West" Program

The City Manager will direct the creation of the "Plastic Free Key West" Program, for businesses within the City of Key West to be launched during earth month (April 2023); Directing the City Manager or designee to work with local nonprofit organizations, businesses and government agencies in the development and implementation of the voluntary certification program; Urging the Florida Legislature to adopt legislation that would allow local governments to regulate the use of auxiliary containers, wrappings and disposable plastic bags used by consumers to carry products from retail establishments in the City of Key West; Authorizing the City Clerk to provide certified copies of this resolution to designated officials.

Issue History
01/13/23	The Commission will consider the resolution at the 1/18/23 meeting.

Related Documents
	1/18/23 Background
	1/18/23 Meeting Agenda