HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10211997 - 97-566 PZ
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 21, 1997 by the TLllowing vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, and UeSaulnier
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 566
SUBJECT: Proclaim the week of October )
18-26, 1997 as Second Chance )
Week in Contra Costa County )
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES that:
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County supports conserving natural resources and protecting
the environment; and
WHEREAS, waste reduction through reuse is an ideal approach to conserving natural
resources that focuses on the reuse of materials and/or products rather than the consumption of
virgin materials, additionally reuse conserves more resources than recycling because reuse does
not require additional energy, water or materials to reprocess into new usable items; and
WHEREAS, waste reduction through reuse conserves natural resources, aids charitable
organizations, supports local reuse businesses and saves residents and businesses money; and
WHEREAS, by focusing attention on waste reduction, Contra Costa County continues to
strive to meet the challenges of AB 939 which requires jurisdictions to reduce the amount of waste
disposed of in landfills by 50% by the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, Second Chance Week is an opportunity for government, business, and
environmental organizations to recognize the potential of waste reduction through reuse and to
work together to inform people about the variety of ways to give used items a "second chance";
and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County would like to join jurisdictions across the State in
recognizing this first annual Second Chance Week which will feature a series of events across the
state that promote the beneficial practice of reuse, repair and resale; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County, in cooperation with various jurisdictions within the
County, has developed a comprehensive Reuse Directory that includes information about reuse
businesses throughout the County which either accept or sell used items which will be distributed
to over 100,000 residents during Second Chance Week; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that October 18-26, 1997, is Second Chance
Week and Contra Costa County does hereby urge residents of the County to participate in local
and regional reuse activities, including obtaining and utilizing the new free County Reuse
Directory.
Dated: October 21, 1997
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RESOLUTION NO. 97/566