The City of Pasadena is set to hold a free informational workshop and open house this coming Wednesday, August 22nd, to allow residents to help develop the City’s new Zero Waste Strategic Plan. According to the City, attendees at the event are encouraged to participate and provide input on potential measures gathered through the planning process.
The schedule for the August 22nd event is as follows:
- 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—Presentation to Businesses on potential Zero Waste policies and programs
- 10:00 a.m. to Noon—Open House with information and opportunity for attendees to provide input on program, policy and facility options
- Noon to 1:00 p.m.—“Zero Waste 101” Presentation
- 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—Open House with information and opportunity for attendees to provide input on program, policy and facility options
- 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..—Presentation for Community / Residents on potential Zero Waste policies and programs
The City of Pasadena recently set the ambitious goal to become a completely zero-waste City by the year 2040, and earlier this year, it began working with local businesses and residents to find out what policies and programs will need to be changed or implemented to achieve that goal, according to the City.
For more information on the event, call Environmental Programs Manager Gabriel Silva at (626) 744-4721, or email gsilva@cityofpasadena.net.