Submitted By
Cara Pavlicek, Village Manager
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Motion to Refer to the Environment and Energy Commission (EEC) a Request for Review and Recommendation Related to the Use of Plastic Straws
End
Overview
Overview
Trustee Andrews requested consideration of a review by the EEC of options available to the Village that would reduce the use of plastic straws.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Motion.
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
There is an increasing amount of discussion within environmental groups across the country about the negative impact of plastic drinking straws due to the associated pollution from this non-degradable plastic which pollutes beaches, waterways and oceans.
For example, In Our Hands is a consumer campaign of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP), a coalition of 19 U.S. aquariums which is taking action together to advance ocean and freshwater conservation. The partnership was founded by Monterey Bay Aquarium, National Aquarium, and Shedd Aquarium with the primary goal of reducing ocean and freshwater plastic pollution. These institutions are using a mix of consumer, business, and policy strategies to eliminate single-use plastic straws and bags in aquariums.
Alternatives
The Board may reduce or expand the scope of review requested by the EEC.
Previous Board Action
None.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
None.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
N/A.