Get Prepared to Start Shopping in San Jose with Reusable Bags on January 1, 2012
In December 2010, the City adopted a Single‐Use Carryout Bag ordinance that bans single use plastic carryout bags; the ordinance will begin on January 1, 2012 at which point consumers at all grocery and retail stores (including Target, Shopping Malls, Drug Stores, etc) in San José will have the option to bring their own reusable bags or pay a minimum price for recycled-content paper bags. This minimum charge will be from $0.10-0.45 and dependent on the store and quality of paper bag. Consider the following to prepare for the ordinance:
· Start shopping with a reusable bag now.
· Keep reusable bags by the door, in your car, or near car keys.
· Keep foldable bags in pockets, backpacks, or your purse.
· Give your friends and family a reusable bag, and encourage them to start shopping with them today.
For those who are part of the WIC the paper bags will be covered by their food stamps for the first 2 years.
A high-quality reusable bag has the potential to replace over 600 single-use plastic bags over its lifetime. Plastic bags are one of the most common litter items found in creek cleanups. Paper bags are just as problematic as taking 14 million trees each year in the United States to produce a year’s supply for retail use. Shopping with reusable bags is a great way to take part in reducing litter and conserving natural resources.
For additional resources and updates, visit www.sjrecycles.org/bags. If you have questions, please e-mail Bring-ur-Bag@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 534-BYOB (2962).
VISION LITERACY BOARD PRESIDENT RECEIVES JUNIOR LEAGUE’S CRYSTAL BOWL AWARD
Junior League’s
42nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon April 29, 2011 Santa Clara Convention Center |
Steven Toy Recognized for His Commitment to Adult Literacy in Santa Clara County
Milpitas, Calif. – May 2, 2011 – Vision Literacy, a nationally recognized nonprofit corporation providing literacy services for adults throughout Santa Clara County, today announced that Steven Toy, President of Vision Literacy’s board of directors, is the recipient of a Crystal Bowl award from the Junior League of San Jose. Mr. Toy was recognized for his volunteer efforts at Vision Literacy, helping to transform the organization into the foremost adult literacy organization in the region. A Crystal Bowl award was presented to Mr. Toy at the Junior League’s 42nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, held April 29 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Attending this event were over 500 community members representing nearly 50 volunteer organizations in Santa Clara County.
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VISION LITERACY NAMED RECIPIENT OF A 2011 GAVILAN COLLEGE COMMUNITY SPIRT AWARD
Gilory, California, September 19, 2011
Gavilan College in Gilroy announced that Vision Literacy is the winner of the 2011 Gavilan College Community Spirit Award for a Gilroy Organization.
Vision Literacy is a non-profit organization that supports thousands of adults struggling with literacy. Vision Literacy provides one-on-one and group tutoring, classes, and workshops for adults in need. Some of the programs include reading and writing tutoring, computer literacy workshops (with hands-on support), GED preparation, leadership programs, and support with life skills, such as financial literacy, interviewing and resume writing. Vision Literacy has been partnering with Gavilan College students in Service Learning. Representatives from Vision Literacy have visited Gavilan to discuss illiteracy, the impact illiteracy has on families and communities, and the feelings of shame that are often associated with illiteracy. Vision Literacy has provided orientations and trainings for Gavilan student volunteers.
The award will be presented on October 19, 2011 at the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, 6:45 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Gilory.
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