WHEREAS, the accumulation of non-biodegradable and recyclable materials poses a threat to our health as well as the welfare of our planet and the environment; and

WHEREAS, when organizations convene, a large quantity of trash is create from meals and refreshments; and

WHEREAS, many labor and community organizations have committed themselves to a practice of sound environmentalism;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Pride at Work shall adopt as its policy the practice of conducting its business and conventions with environmental awareness such as to reduce the amount of refuse created; reuse materials where feasible and use recyclable materials when available.