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Brooklyn Center to Vote on Plastic Tableware Ban (Updated):

The Brooklyn Center city council is expected to pass a resolution to lower the city's impact on the environment. Under the resolution, Brooklyn Center would no longer use city funds to buy disposable items like plastic and Styrofoam plates, cups, and utensils for city buildings. The matter is on Monday's consent agenda. This is where items that aren't expected to require discussion before passage are put. If passed, the measure would go into effect next week. To watch the Brooklyn Center city council meeting, click… Read More