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Newtown Environmental Advisory Council Survey - Use of Single-Use Plastics

The Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is considering drafting an ordinance to reduce the use of single-use plastics.  Similar ordinances have been adopted or are being considered in Newtown Township, Solebury, West Chester, Philadelphia, Doylestown Township and Borough, and Lower Makefield Township among others. We would be in very good company!

We would like to hear about your business practices, interests, and goals as it relates to single-use plastics. 

Reduction is where we want to start. Single-use items or disposable items are products and packaging that we throw out after only one use. These items are used for only minutes but their impact on our environment can last thousands of years.

SAVE THE DATE! Monday 5/8/23 at the Chancellor Center, we (Newtown EAC) want to hear from you. Join us at 7:00 pm for an informational presentation and a Q & A session.

Thank you for your time and your feedback!
1.What type of business do you have?
2.Does your business use any of the following single-use plastics/styrofoam?
3.Do you currently use environmentally friendly packaging such as recycled paper, bamboo, etc.? If so, what products do you use and who is the supplier?
4.How are single-use plastic items provided to customers?
5.What barriers (if any) keep you from switching to a more environmentally friendly alternative?
6.Have you considered or already implemented measures to reduce single-use plastics, such as using recyclable or compostable alternatives, or encouraging customers to bring their own bags?
7.Would you support measures to reduce or ban Single-use plastics and styrofoam in Newtown Borough?
8.Which of the following alternatives do you feel your business would support to limit the use of single-use plastic bags?
9.You have made an investment in your business and single-use plastics may play a role in this investment. How long would it take you to use up your current supply of single-use plastic bags?
10.Please let us know your name and place of business.
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