A Tax We Hope No One Will Pay!

August 29, 2017

Jodi Rosen Wine

Community, Congregations, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Waste Resource Sub

The Village of Oak Park has unanimously passed an ordinance requiring stores over 5000 square feet to charge 10¢ a single-use bag. The new rule goes into effect on January 1, 2018, and will apply to both paper and plastic bags. The new 10¢ fee will be evenly split between the retailer and the Village, with the Village’s share earmarked for “environmental sustainability initiatives” which have yet to be named.

July 20, 2017

Lisa Files

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Waste Resource Sub, Water & Open Space

Join the Movement to Reduce Single-Use Plastics

July 20, 2017

Lisa Files

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Waste Resource Sub, Water & Open Space

We've seen the images of seagulls caught in plastic bags, microscopic plastic beads in plankton, and the Great Norther Pacific garbage patch. Plastic is so ubiquitous that cleaning up our enormous mess sometimes seems hopeless. But three opportunities are available for those with a heart to make a difference.