Join the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) and Keep Middlebury Beautiful for a presentation on how Vermont passed the nation's toughest ban on single-use plastics (which starts on July 1 2020), how to get ready for the new law, and how the state can continue the fight against plastic pollution. Single-use plastics – such as bags, cups, beverage containers, straws and more – are a kind of pollution like we've never seen before. With a useful life of just minutes, this plastic can last in the environment for 500 years or more. Although last year's law was impressive (banning plastic bags, straws, stirrers, and polystyrene from food establishments), the items covered are just the tip of the iceberg. State legislators from the area are helping to lead the charge on next steps, so it's important that they're hearing from constituents on this issue.

Come learn more about what other throwaway plastics should be banned, how we can encourage a circular economy with less waste, and how we might protect our environment by modernizing Vermont's laws on single use products. There will also be time for a Q + A after the presentation. We hope to see you there!

March 5, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ilsley Public Library
75 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
(park in the lot below the back of the library, entrances via Bakery Lane or west bound lane of Cross St.)

Contact:
Kanika Gandhi, VPIRG (kgandhi@vpirg.org)
Maggie Eaton and Amy McAninch, Keep Middlebury Beautiful (maggieeaton@me.com)

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