City of Monterey | Environmental Programs | Resources

miércoles, 19 de junio de 2013

PAPER BAG FEE INCREASES TO 25 CENTS PER BAG ON JAN. 1, 2013 - viernes, 07 de diciembre de 2012

Effective January 1, 2013, the cost for paper bags at all retail facilities in the City of Monterey will increase from 10 cents per bag to 25 cents per bag.

ALL FEES COLLECTED REMAIN WITH THE RETAIL STORE WHERE THEY WERE CHARGED.

This increase, outlined in the Monterey City Code, is to further encourage the use of re-usable bags when shopping at retail stores and decrease the amount of litter and pollution caused by single use plastic bags within the City and Monterey Bay.

As a thriving tourist center and marine preserve area, it is critical that residents and businesses continue to support environmental stewardship on the Monterey Peninsula.

Reducing plastic waste also reduces the amount of material sent to the landfill, leading to greater progress toward a zero waste future.

Helpful Links and Resources

Helpful Links & Resources List

	www.nodrugsdownthedrain.org The No Drugs Down the Drain Program is state-wide California public outreach program that educates the public about not disposing of unused, unwanted, or expired medications down the drain.
	www.bottlesandcans.com The Bottles and Cans website provides information regarding the California Redemption Value (CRV) that you receive when you recycle your bottles and cans.
	www.calrecycle.ca.gov CalRecycle is the state’s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction, and product reuse. CalRecycle plays an important role in the stewardship of California’s vast resources and promotes innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability.
	www.builditgreen.org Build it Green offers trusted green building training, tools, technical expertise, and partnership opportunities for key stakeholders including public agencies, builders, developers, architects, contractors, affordable housing advocates, real estate professionals, suppliers, and homeowners.
	www.usgbc.org The U.S. Green Building Council offers the LEED certification program. LEED is used to distinguish which buildings are considered green buildings based on pre-defined criteria related to environmental sustainability and preservation.
	www.bsc.ca.gov/home/calgreen.aspx State of California’s Green Building Code Standards for development.
	http://hes.lbl.gov The EPA energy saver website can provide you with area-specific energy saving tips. Simply visit the website and type in your zip code.
	www.energystar.gov The Energy Star website provides a complete list of items that are energy star certified and the benefits of purchasing these environmentally friendly products.

	Environmental Programs Contact Info Mailing address: 526 Pierce Street Monterey, CA 93940 Terrasas@Monterey.org Phone: 831.646.5662 FAX: 831.646.3405	About Recycling Battery & E-Waste Recycling Repair & Donation Directory Junk Mail Special Event Recycling Single Use Carry Out Bags	Environmental Links Green Business Certification Alternative Transportation Recycling & Waste Enclosure Standards & Guidelines (PDF) Site Map - Index of Pages

www.nodrugsdownthedrain.org The No Drugs Down the Drain Program is state-wide California public outreach program that educates the public about not disposing of unused, unwanted, or expired medications down the drain.

www.bottlesandcans.com The Bottles and Cans website provides information regarding the California Redemption Value (CRV) that you receive when you recycle your bottles and cans.

www.calrecycle.ca.gov CalRecycle is the state’s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction, and product reuse. CalRecycle plays an important role in the stewardship of California’s vast resources and promotes innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability.

www.usgbc.org The U.S. Green Building Council offers the LEED certification program. LEED is used to distinguish which buildings are considered green buildings based on pre-defined criteria related to environmental sustainability and preservation.

www.bsc.ca.gov/home/calgreen.aspx State of California’s Green Building Code Standards for development.

http://hes.lbl.gov The EPA energy saver website can provide you with area-specific energy saving tips. Simply visit the website and type in your zip code.

www.energystar.gov The Energy Star website provides a complete list of items that are energy star certified and the benefits of purchasing these environmentally friendly products.

www.nodrugsdownthedrain.org
The No Drugs Down the Drain Program is state-wide California public outreach program that educates the public about not disposing of unused, unwanted, or expired medications down the drain.

www.bottlesandcans.com
The Bottles and Cans website provides information regarding the California Redemption Value (CRV) that you receive when you recycle your bottles and cans.

www.calrecycle.ca.gov
CalRecycle is the state’s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction, and product reuse. CalRecycle plays an important role in the stewardship of California’s vast resources and promotes innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability.

www.usgbc.org
The U.S. Green Building Council offers the LEED certification program. LEED is used to distinguish which buildings are considered green buildings based on pre-defined criteria related to environmental sustainability and preservation.

www.bsc.ca.gov/home/calgreen.aspx
State of California’s Green Building Code Standards for development.

http://hes.lbl.gov
The EPA energy saver website can provide you with area-specific energy saving tips. Simply visit the website and type in your zip code.

www.energystar.gov
The Energy Star website provides a complete list of items that are energy star certified and the benefits of purchasing these environmentally friendly products.