HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 97-194 - COR Declaring Nov 15, 1997, as "America Recycles Day" ° � �
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RESOLl1TION NO. 97-��
A RESOLlJT10N OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF REDDING DECLARING NOVEMBER 15,
1997, AS "AMERICA RECYCLES DAY."
WHEREAS:
A. Each year more than 208 million tons of municipal solid waste go into the
nation's llandf'ills, more than 4.3 pounds per person per day. While the nation has
reached �n overall recycling rate of just over 25 percent, much more can be done.
B. To focus the nation's attention on the importance of recycling,
businesses, industries, state and local agencies, and individuals have joined together
to celebrate "America Recycles Day," and are encouraging their employers, staff,
customers, memberslup and all citizens to pledge to start or enhance recycling
programs and buy recycled products on November 15.
C. Participating in "America Recycles Day" is one way citizens can help
raise awareness about the need to reduce waste by reusing, recycling and buying
recycled products.
D. The City of Redding has successfully diverted 22 percent of its garbage
from the waste stream to the landf'ill since 1990 through recycling and composting
programs, and has goals to d.ivert a total of 50 percent of its waste by 2000 to meet
Assembly Bill 939 mandates.
E. Recycling saves millions of dollars in disposal costs, creates jobs, and is
recognized as an easy way for everyone to help protect the environment by avoiding
the unnecessary use of important resources.
F. State and commuiuty leaders need to spread the word about the excellent
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programs they have established, the growth of markets for recyclables, the �n
importance of buying recycled products, the need to expand the collection of �
recyclable materials, and the benefit of investments in recycling by small and large `
businesses. �
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that
November 15, 1997, be proclaimed as "AMERICA RECYCLES DAY" in the City
of Reddimg.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read, and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 4 tn day of November� 1997, by
the following vote:
A�S: COUNCIL MEMBERS: R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge and Murray
NOES: COUNCIL MElVIBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MElVIBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MENIBERS: None
K. D. , Vice Mayor
Attest: Form Approved:
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Connie Strohmayer, ity Clerk W. Leonard Wing 8� Ciry Attorney
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