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Remember to Bring Your Bag! <br />Louisville's voter -approved disposable bag tax went into <br />effect on January 1, 2022. As of that date, all Louisville <br />retailers are required to charge $0.25 for every plastic <br />and paper bag provided at checkout. <br />Single -use disposable plastic bags take hundreds of <br />years to break down, clog waterways, and over time <br />release dangerous chemicals. They're incredibly difficult <br />to recycle and not accepted into Louisville's curbside <br />recycling program. Paper bags are not an environmentally <br />positive alternative, and during manufacturing, use a <br />tremendous amount of resources and produce a higher <br />concentration of toxic chemicals. <br />Louisville's disposable bag tax, which was <br />overwhelmingly approved by voters in November 2020, <br />applies a $0.25 charge to all disposable bags from all <br />retail stores (not just supermarkets) and aims to reduce <br />single -use bag waste. <br />The disposable bag tax does not apply to participants in <br />a federal or state food assistance program (i.e. SNAP). <br />Everyone can avoid paying the tax by bringing their own <br />reusable bag with them when they're shopping. <br />Green Business Program <br />The Louisville Green Business Program provides <br />free, hands-on support to businesses interested in <br />implementing green practices such as energy -efficient <br />lighting, recycling, and composting. Businesses that <br />participate in the program will be recognized by the <br />City for their achievements and will have access <br />to cost -saving resources, rebates, and incentives from <br />the City, County, and other regional partners. <br />To join the program or to recertify your business <br />for the 2022 Green Business Program, begin your <br />application at bit.ly/LouisvilleGreenbiz2022. For <br />detailed information and assistance, call an expert <br />PACE Business Sustainability Advisor at 303-786-7223 <br />or via email at info@PACEpartners.com. <br />Applications must be completed and submitted by <br />September 16, 2022 to be recognized in the 2022 <br />Green Business Program. <br />LOUISVILLE 2 <br />REEN 0 <br />BUSINESS 2 <br />PROGRAM 2 <br />L•UISPiLLO <br />luNG <br />'OUR <br />MG� <br />NOW HIRING <br />LouisvilleCO.gov/Jobs <br />Full-time, Part -Time & Seasonal <br />Work Available <br />Fall 2022 • Page 5 <br />