New Policy Led to Elimination of One Million Single-Use Plastics

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Lake County has set an example by eliminating one million single-use plastics from their operations, by way of implementing a new policy that promotes sustainability. It has decided to stop purchases, sales and distribution of a wide range of single-use plastic products by the end of the current year.

According to Sandy Hart, Lake County Board Chair, the new policy is applicable to government operations. It has prevented around one million plastic items from being sent to landfills every year. The adoption of similar policies by businesses in the area will result in further reduction of plastic pollution.

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The County has implemented various sustainability measures, including replacement of single-use plastic bottles with reusable aluminum cans in a few government buildings. Also, it has removed multiple vending machines containing single-use plastic-wrapped items from certain facilities. Also, it had recently entered into a contract with a company to provide fresh and healthy meal options in reusable, recyclable containers.

Lake County urged all departments under it to make sincere efforts to reduce purchases of single-use and multi-use plastic in various forms. The success of the policy change demonstrates that small changes could bring about notable changes in reducing pollution and protecting environment, it noted.