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Skagway advisory committee adopts looser mandate for recycled paper, keeps flexibility for other products
Summary
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved language letting procurement specify paper with 30%–100% recycled content and adding "when possible" for other paper products, aiming to increase recycled sourcing without forcing unfeasible purchases.
The Skagway Municipality Solid Waste Advisory Committee voted May 6 to revise its recycled-products purchasing guidance to encourage a range of recycled content for paper goods rather than a strict 100% mandate.
The Chair opened discussion of the unfinished business item and summarized prior emails to the city manager. Committee members debated whether the policy should require 100% recycled paper or allow a stepped approach.…
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