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as contained in the Integrated Resource and Solid Waste Management Plan, with emphasis on the following items: Recommendations: 1. The City will oppose mandates that local governments conduct education programs or other activities unless the mandates are funded. 2. The City supports public agency procurement of recycled materials and advocates removal of policies and legislation constraining that procurement. 3. The City supports product stewardship containing ~take back" programs encouraging products designed for recycling. 4. The City supports unredeemed bottle deposits to be returned from the manufacturer and earmarked for recovery programs. 5. The City supports continued funding of the Oregon Recycling Markets Development Corporation's efforts to improve, stabilize and expand markets for recyclable and compostable materials. If markets make it economically infeasible for collectors and intermediate processors to recycle paper, glass, plastic and other materials, the Legislature should take specific actions, including: Recommendations: 1. Imposing charges at the point of sale on packaging that is not recyclable or is not manufactured from recycled materials, and dedicating revenues from such charges to programs for developing markets for recycled materials and/or local waste reduction programs. 2. Providing for statewide recognition of retailers and producers who voluntarily implement and report packaging reduction. 3. Adopting procurement guidelines for State and public agencies that encourage purchase of construction materials with recycled content. b. Waste Reduction Goals Measurement of waste recovery must recognize local efforts that reduce waste and reuse items. Recommendations: City of Eugene Legislative Policies, 2005 Session 42