HomeMy WebLinkAbout4405_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4405
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS
AND THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF PLASTICS
WHEREAS, it is the consenus of the scientific community that
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) pose a potential health hazard because of
their effect on the Earth' s protective layer of ozone; and
WHEREAS, the United States Senate has ratified the Montreal
Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, an international
agreement that establishes a timetable for phasing out the production
and use of substances such as CFCs; and
WHEREAS, nationally, there is an effort to lessen the adverse
impact of discarded plastics on the environment and on solid waste
disposal facilities; and
WHEREAS, consumer awareness and education is needed regarding the
responsible use of all kinds of plastics; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands desires to participate and support
efforts to remove CFCs from our environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Redlands does RESOLVE
as follows :
Section 1• Supports state and federal actions which will phase
out the production and use of all chlorofluorocarbons.
Section 2. Supports state and federal regulations that emphasize
the recycling of plastics.
ction 3 . Encourages all takeout food vendors in the City of
Redlands to eliminate the use of plastic food packaging made with
chlorofluorocarbons by June 1989.
Sectian 4 Commits that the City of Redlands shall not purchase
packaging or other materials packaging made with chlorofluorocarbons
unless there is no acceptable alternative.
Section 5 . Endorses community educational programs that will
inform City residents and businesses about the potential harmful
effects of the use of chlorofluorocarbons and the need for the
responsible use of all kinds of plastics.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September ,
1988 .
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
City &erk