What we've Learned









What we Believe





The City of Duluth is recognized as a national leader for its support and promotion of active living and the outdoor environment. Our community has a demonstrated “love of place” for the natural beauty we share. Our City has made sustainability a governing principle in its comprehensive plan and has passed a variety of resolutions supporting environmental stewardship.Yet, as creatures of habit, good intention doesn't always translate into changed behavior.







Following the lead of cities across the United States, a diverse group of Duluth citizens, businesses and organizations have come together to support model legislation that would help shift consumer behavior and put our values into practice. It would help level the playing field for business and allow them to recover costs. Specifically, we are calling for legislation that would encourage reusable carry-out bags and environmentally preferable food to-go containers.



This effort helps connect the different values we individually embrace, linking us as a community:







as an outdoor City, we want to show case and keep our landscapes and water clean



we are an award winning City, one that leads the state and country

we are a City and community that cares about our children and future generations

we are prudent and use our financial and natural resources wisely



we work to minimize and alleviate unnecessary suffering to wildlife



we are a City that shares an upspoken feeling about the sacred beauty and connection we feel to this place we call home







Fortunately, many businesses and citizens already practice many of the behaviors the legislation aims to encourage.

