(FOX40.COM) — Legislators and business, waste management and environmental protection leaders gathered to demand regulations to reduce plastic and packaging waste on Tuesday.
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They gathered at Capitol Park Area 27 near the 13th and N Street intersection in Sacramento around 10 a.m., according to the office of Senator Ben Allen.
Speakers urged the Governor and CalRecycle to adhere to the letter and intent of the law, while others will outline the consequences of proceeding with inadequate regulations.
The event featured letters addressed to Gov. Newsom, a pile of packaging waste, and advocates and students holding signs.
Senator Ben Allen, Senator Catherine Blakespear, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, Assemblymember Dawn Addis and Assemblymember Steve Bennett will all be in attendance, along with many organizations.
A livestream of the event can be viewed here.
Julian Tack
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