Legislative review panel hears plan to phase out expanded polystyrene and single‑use plastic bags
Athens‑Clarke County staff presented a Solid Waste Advisory Commission recommendation to phase out single‑use expanded polystyrene service ware and plastic carryout bags, citing local litter and operational costs and asking the committee to request legal and cost analyses before any ordinance is drafted.
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At a Sept. 3 Legislative Review Committee meeting, staff presented a Solid Waste Advisory Commission (SWAC) recommendation to phase out single‑use expanded polystyrene (EPS) service ware and single‑use plastic carryout bags across Athens‑Clarke County. The presentation summarized SWAC’s April 17, 2024 directive and recent data the county collected to show environmental and operational impacts.
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