Councilmember Mike O’Brien
Seattle City Council to introduce legislation to protect Puget Sound
Ban on plastic bags modeled after Bellingham ordinance
On Monday, November 21, Seattle City Council will introduce Council Bill 117345 to help clean up Puget Sound and protect marine wildlife by banning single-use plastic bags from grocers and retailers. Seattle’s legislation is largely modeled on the Bellingham ordinance passed in July 2011.
Who:
Seattle City Councilmembers will be joined by representatives from environmental advocacy organizations and local grocers and businesses
When:
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:
The Puget Sound Great Hall of the Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101