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PAGE 2 ' SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER Green to Go Ordinance Proposal The City of Roseville is considering an ordinance requiring food establish- ments to provide either recyclable or compostable single -use containers for to -go food packaging. Packaging includes containers used to transport foods or beverages for immediate consumption such as serving trays, plates, containers, boxes, and cans. It does not include bags. Who is Affected? Businesses that provide take-out food packaging/containers or utensils. This includes restaurants, but also organizations providing to -go food or beverag- es (free or paid) at events that require a permit or license, including restau- rants, gas stations, food trucks, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Please visit our Green to Go page for more information, and consider completing our Green to Go surveys for either residents or local food business owners. We are also hosting two community conversations at Cedarholm Community Center —please stop in to ask questions and hear from Biz Recycling, city staff, and packaging suppliers: May 6th, 9:OOam-10:OOam and June 24th, 2:OOpm-3:OOpm. Ramsey County prepares for climate change with new action framework The effects of climate change impact everyone in Ramsey County. So, the county is taking steps to address that and create opportunities to strengthen the economy, improve health and create a more equitable communi- ty for everyone. Ramsey County recently published its first Climate Action Framework to guide the county's response to cli- mate change. The framework was developed with input from residents, county staff and key partners. It builds on the six focus areas identified in the State of Minnesota Climate Action Framework: • Clean transportation: Connect people to places through a safe, equitable and sustainable transportation system. • Climate -smart natural land: Manage county land to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support healthy ecosystems and increase environmental resilience. • Thriving communities: Collaboratively build the capacity of Ramsey County communities to survive and thrive in changing conditions. • Clean energy and efficient buildings: Pursue 100% carbon -free, reliable and affordable electrical power and heat sources through policies, investments and partnerships. • Healthy lives: Partner with community to reduce the direct and indirect health impacts of climate change together. • Clean economy: Build an economy that addresses climate change and creates equitable opportunities for all. County departments will focus on "near -term" actions outlined in the plan over the course of 2024. They will share updates on this work at ramsevcountv.us/climate-action. A team of residents will meet with county staff regularly throughout the year to review progress and discuss ways to improve outcomes. While the current team has been selected, there will be opportunities for new resi- dents to participate later in the year. Learn more about Ramsey County's climate action work and sign up to receive updates. Page 19 of 140