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169 Member Kors asked whether China generates this quality of recyclables in their <br />170 own country. <br />171 <br />172 Mr. Gray responded it is really about what they are letting in the port. That is a lot <br />173 different than whether internal markets in China are selling to a paper mill in China. <br />174 Because it is not global in that situation, it is a relationship just between the <br />175 producer and that market. <br />176 <br />177 Chair Cihacek asked about the impact to recyclables by the oil market. <br />178 <br />179 Mr. Gray explained that the cheaper oil is, it places a cap on what can be obtained <br />180 for plastics. Recyclable material is an alternative to using oil. At a basic level, they <br />181 are linked. If one goes down, the other goes down. One of the things impacting <br />182 pouches becoming a dominant choice for packaging, is that one of the ways to <br />183 generate oil domestically is through fracking. Plastic comes from an oil product. <br />184 The price for plastic pouches is very low, so there is financial incentive to for <br />185 manufacturers to make that choice. <br />186 <br />187 Mr. Gray indicated Eureka is studying three different collection methods for clothes <br />188 and linens in St. Paul: (1) put it out on recycling day; (2) monthly collections; and <br />189 (3) on-demand via an app or website. This study has been funded by a grant. He <br />190 noted that Eureka relies on a couple environment models that look at the full life <br />191 cycle of recycling material rather than incinerating it, specifically, how much <br />192 carbon dioxide was emitted. <br />193 <br />194 Member Misra asked how close Roseville is getting to having recycling every week <br />195 and garbage every other week. <br />196 <br />197 Mr. Gray noted these are conversations that happen with City staff during the RFP <br />198 period, as there is a cost associated with weekly collection. The trash side of the <br />199 collection is more complicated, as it is an open system. The City does not provide <br />200 as much control over the system. He suggested that research shows that when there <br />201 is a compostable option for residents, recycling increases. <br />202 <br />203 Member Joyce asked about Eureka's promotion of zero-waste evenings. <br />204 <br />205 Mr. Gray responded affirmatively, noting Eureka currently does four zero-waste <br />206 events: Earth Day celebration, the Run for the Roses, Taste of Rosefest, and Wild <br />207 Rice Festival. <br />208 <br />209 Chair Cihacek asked how many residents ask for additional pickups. <br />210 <br />211 Mr. Gray responds that in Roseville, if the driver sees extra, the driver just picks up <br />212 the extra. <br />213 <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />