MEDIA ADVISORY

DATE: April 30, 2008

CONTACTS: Angela Brantley, Solid Waste Program Manager
(brantley@ci.monterey.ca.us)

PHONE: 831.641.5662

RELEASE: Immediate

LAST CHANCE!  
Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging Meeting 

You are invited to attend the second and final Town Hall Meeting to discuss the use of Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging in take-out food applications.

We will be discussing the environmental effects of polystyrene containers found as litter, environmentally friendly food packaging options and financial cost comparisons for businesses located in Monterey. 

Monterey is undergoing a Community Process and values your ideas and input. Please join us for this informational event and help guide the direction of this important initiative.

We will be presenting a draft outline of Monterey’s Ordinance requiring the use of Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging. This program is based upon public feedback, state mandates, best practices found in other cities, and the specific needs of our community.   

Date:       Thursday May 8th
Time:      6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Place:     Monterey City Hall, Council Chambers

 Light refreshments will be provided.

For further information, email brantley@ci.monterey.ca.us

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