Marin supervisors adopt 'Plastic Free July' resolution; staff to revisit reusable foodware ordinance

The Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a resolution recognizing Plastic Free July after presentations from interns, county partners and local nonprofits and public comment urging stronger action on plastic pollution.

The resolution was moved by Supervisor Rodoni and seconded by Supervisor Lucan; the board approved it on a voice vote and then by roll call, with Supervisors Lucan, Colbert, Rodoni, President Sackett and Supervisor Milton Peters recorded as voting yes. "I move we I move we adopt the plastic free July resolution. Second," Supervisor Rodoni said on the floor before the vote.

The action followed a short slide presentation and several public remarks laying out local waste trends and outreach plans. Greta La Famina, an intern in the District 1 office, summarized Marin statistics: "So first of all, just some county statistics. So the waste generated by our community increased 2% between 20 22 and 20 23. By 2023, waste generated was 26% the 2,005 level, and this is based on countywide disposal data. And emissions from waste disposal decreased 50% due to the lower organic content of landfill waste. The Climate Action Plan's target is to reduce waste disposal emissions 70% below the 2,005 level by 02/1930." The presentation introduced the Plastic Free July challenge and everyday steps residents…