Free Public Forum on Single-Use Bags

Moderated by Sonoma County Supervisor Mike McGuire, this forum addresses a growing environmental issue impacting our community.

Santa Rosa City Council Chambers
90 Santa Rosa Avenue, look for the signs
February 2, 2011   8:45AM

Doors open 8:15AM - Adjourn 11AM. We’ll hear from a variety of presenters & consider the pros and cons of reducing or banning single use plastic bags.

  • Mary Munat, Chair, Sonoma County Single-Use Bag Forum
  • Ernesto Olivares, Santa Rosa Mayor
  • Shirlee Zane, Sonoma County Supervisor
  • Mike McGuire, Sonoma County Supervisor
  • Carol Misseldine, Green Cities California Coordinator
  • Robert Bateman, Roplast Industries
  • Kevin Drew,  SF Dept. of the Environment
  • Patrick Carter, So. Co. Waste Management Agency
  • Charles McGlashan, Marin County Supervisor
  • Susan Houghton, Safeway - Dir of Public Affairs and Gov't Relations

Free bag exchange, solutions & opportunities, networking, Q&A, resource sharing… Paper bags are included in the discussions!

Sponsors:
Platinum – North Bay Corporation
Gold – Sonoma Compost, Whole Foods Market
Silver – Global Materials Recovery Services, Taylor Maid Farms Coffee, Oliver’s Market, Sonoma County Supervisor Mike McGuire, WaccoBB.net