Environmental commission asks Vista council to study phasing out single‑use plastic bottles at city facilities
The Vista Environmental Commission recommended the city consider an ordinance to phase out single‑use plastic beverage bottles at city facilities and events; council voted unanimously to accept the recommendation and directed staff to return with a plan and timeline for implementation.
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Travis Crayle, representing the Environmental Commission subcommittee on single‑use plastics, urged the Vista City Council to add an ordinance to phase out single‑use bottled beverages (1 liter or smaller) at city facilities, city‑affiliated events, and in city purchasing. Crayle said the subcommittee modeled its proposal on ordinances in neighboring cities and included exemptions for emergencies, outdoor workers’ hydration needs, and individuals who bring their own beverages.
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