Ban Single Use Plastic

Meet with a government official to understand how a bylaw works

Meet with local environmental organizations to collaborate (Is anyone else doing the same thing?)

Meet with any local activists to collaborate

Research which bylaws have already been written (Feel free to borrow ours!)

Find other folks who may have done the same

Meet with those who may be affected by your bylaw

Find options for your opponents (in our case: aluminum bottles, glass bottles, boxed water, etc.)

Take field trips to see how your bylaw may affect stores, etc.

Make flyers explaining your bylaw

Hold public forums at local libraries

Create a Facebook page, an Instagram account, and a website

Meet with Boards of Health to ask if they could enforce the bylaw

Go to Board of Selectmen meetings to see if they will support you and put your bylaw on the warrant for you

Find out how a town meeting is run (Call the Town Moderator, etc.)

Show films related to your bylaw at your forums

Find local events to attend and have a booth with information at them

Contact your local radio station for an interview

When it comes time for town meeting, call everyone you know in that town and ask for their support

Speak to as many people as you can (flyer outside of stores w/ informational handouts, etc.)

At town meeting, be ready outside with flyers

Cross your fingers!