On March 26th, Santa Fe County Ordinance 2024-06:
An Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Single-use Plastic and Expanded Polystyrene Products in Santa Fe County; Encouraging Use of Reusable Bags; and Establishing Enforcement and Penalties for Violation, was passed unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners. Public comments were heard by community members sharing their concerns and support for the new ordinance. The passing of this ordinance comes at a timely moment as the theme for Earth Day, April 22nd worldwide this year is Planet vs. Plastics! Following a year-long investigation into the ban by passionate community members serving on the Single-use Plastics and Polystyrene Working Group, their final report is available for the public here.
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