posted on 7/17/2024

Mayor Robert Carrier declared the month of July Plastic Reduction Month in Dover, as he has for the past few years, stating that the city is “determined to mitigate the adverse effects of plastic pollution mentioned above and align itself with international efforts to combat plastic-related pollution and health risks.”

“The City of Dover is committed to being a leader in sustainability, as demonstrated by the passage of a Resolution in April 2019 and a Proclamation in July 2021 and July 2022 calling for a voluntary reduction of the use and distribution of single-use plastics throughout the City,” Carrier said has read the proclamation. He urged citizens and the public to reduce their plastic consumption and waste and choose more sustainable alternatives. 

The City Council in 2019 unanimously passed a resolution that supports a city-wide voluntary initiative to reduce the use and distribution of non-biodegradable, single-use plastic production within Dover. 

Click here to read the resolution in its entirety.