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SACRAMENTO – First District Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro (D-North Coast) on Friday introduced AB 2139, the California Product Stewardship Act, which requires manufacturers of hazardous products to create products that are less toxic and easier to recycle.
“Every time we use recycled materials to create a product, we save energy and reduce pollution from landfills,” said Chesbro, who chairs the Assembly’s Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. “The result is a reduction in global warming and an increase in jobs in green industries.”
The California Product Stewardship Act would require manufacturers of hazardous products to create products that are less toxic, more durable and easier to recycle when they enter the waste stream.
AB 2139 proposes an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Framework, which would establish one law to address a wide range of toxic products, including medical waste such as hypodermic needles, household pesticides, small propane tanks and other hazardous waste found around the home.
These wastes end up in California landfills and pose a significant threat to our environment.
“Consumers deserve convenient, affordable options for disposing of products and leftover pesticides,” said Kevin Hendrick, director of the Del Norte County Solid Waste Management Authority and board member of the California Product Stewardship Council. “Green design and a green economy must start with the businesses that produce, and profit from, these products.”
Establishing an EPR Framework provides producers the flexibility to customize individual product stewardship plans and implement the most effective and cost-efficient approach for any particular product or product category.
Furthermore, it encourages green design and reductions in disposal, toxic releases and emissions of climate change gases in order to improve human health and our environment.
“The EPR Framework is a strategy to share responsibility among those who make, sell, use and dispose of products, while placing the primary responsibility on producers to reduce a product’s lifecycle impacts,” Chesbro said. “Those who benefit from a product should share in the costs associated with the environmental impacts of the product. By having producers share in the costs of managing product discards, EPR harnesses the power of the free market to drive environmental improvement. This bill will move California toward a more sustainable environment and economy. We can reduce greenhouse gases and government spending while providing the framework to develop new green industries.”
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CLEARLAKE – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly dinner meeting this Wednesday, March 3.
The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Corkman's Clipper on Lakeshore Drive.
Members can order off the menu for the meal.
For more information contact the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 3245 Bowers Ave., telephone 707-994-3600 or visit the chamber online at www.clearlakechamber.com .
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CLEARLAKE OAKS – At the last dinner meeting of the Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association Margaret Medeiros and Gail Jonas presented Pat Grabham, director of the Live Oak Senior Center, with a $2,500 check for the "Meals On Wheels" program.
The program serves the Clearlake Oaks area.
This is one of the many contributions that the association has made to give back to the community.
The others for last year are Adopt A Pet, American Red Cross of Lake County, Animal Coalition of Lake County, CCHAP Drop-In Center, Clearlake Oaks fireworks, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice Services, Konocti Senior Support Inc., Lake Transit, Lower Lake Grad Night, People Services Inc, Senior Support Services, SPCA of Clear Lake, Sponsoring Survivorship, St.Vincent DePaul and UC Regents, for a total of $7,150 in 2009.
So far in 2010 they've donated a total of $3,030 to groups including Habitat for Humanity, Live Oak Senior Center-Meals On Wheels, Soroptimist International of Clearlake and Southshore Little League.
Come and enjoy a great meal the fourth Thursday of each month at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks with the Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association.
Call Margaret Medeiros at 707-998-9563 for reservations.
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LOWER LAKE – Six Sigma Ranch will host the “Pruning and Pastries” event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 6.
Come for camaraderie, pastries and coffee, then stay for "Pruning 101" – a hands-on winter pruning demo led by David Weiss, the ranch's vineyard manager, and his team.
The two-hour event will start under the oak trees at the front gate of Six Sigma Ranch, off Spruce Grove Road.
Bring your vineyard pruning questions, and dress for the weather.
After the event, wine will be available for tasting and purchase.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling 707-994-4068 or purchase your $15 ticket online at www.sixsigmaranch.com/events.cfm . The cost is $7.50 for Six Sigma Wine Club members $7.50.
Please reserve your space by 4 p.m. Thursday, March 4.