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Fitchburg commissioners pivot Plastic Free July toward citywide outreach and plastics drop‑off education
Summary
Commissioners agreed May 11 to shift Plastic Free July activities from bag giveaways to focused education about plastics recycling and the city's new drop‑off program, with plans for July outreach events targeted at single‑family and multifamily residents.
Fitchburg commissioners on May 11 endorsed a shift in Plastic Free July activities toward community education about recycling options and the city’s new plastics drop‑off capability.
Kim (on the phone) told the commission she attended a Ridwell event that drew a large audience and convinced her that an educational outreach approach — showing residents the types of plastics accepted at the local drop‑off and…
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