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An Upstream presentation. As the legislative season ramps up, it’s promising to see increased momentum behind policies involving reuse. Even as these policies are being developed, the definitions of “reuse” are scattered and often ill-conceived. Now is the time to properly define reusable packaging in the policy context.

Help get the word out about this important notice: Draft Reusable Food Ware and Waste Reduction Ordinance (countyofnapa.org) The Napa County Climate Action Committee (CAC) is inviting public feedback on this draft ordinance aimed at phasing out the use of polystyrene food ware and single-use plastic food ware, and mandating the use of reusable or compostable alternatives […]

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CEMTF 4TH Virtual Summit Series: Climate, Social Justice& Rights 2 Nature UNITED ACTIONS for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future

Gas water heaters and furnaces which account for 96% of all gas burned in homes, create significant amounts of outdoor and indoor air pollution. Join Electrify Now and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative as we explore the indoor and outdoor pollution from gas appliances and how communities are phasing them out to improve air quality.

A quick jaunt to Berkeley (think Napa link to BART) to hear acclaimed author and activist Rebecca Solnit, a Berkeley Journalism alum, in conversation with San Francisco Chronicle Urban Design Critic John King about her 2023 co-edited anthology Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility and her insights on local and global climate […]

Foodware ordinance discussion continues with advocacy for a stronger, better ordinance thanks to the work of Bob Figoni and many others who are tireless in their pursuit of an improved outcome. Show up in person, add your voice, attend the meeting via Zoom if you can’t make it to the meeting. Bob has prepared talking […]

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