Prohibits provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products
BAN OF PLASTIC BAGS
Prohibits provision of sale of single-use plastic carryout bags. Stores will have reusable bags available for purchase.
LIMITED USE
Provision of single-use plastic straws is limited. Sales of pre-packaged plastic straws and beverages with straws are allowed (e.g. juice boxes)
STYROFOAM BAN
Bans polystyrene foam food service products, commonly known as Styrofoam, that are used for selling or providing a food or beverage, and includes, but not limited to, a food container, plate, hot or cold beverage cup, meat or vegetable tray, cutlery, or egg carton. (e.g., made to order sushi, deli sandwich trays)
PAPER BAG BAN
Bans paper bags at stores over 2,500 square feet in an effort to get shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. Stores over 2,500 square feet that ONLY handle prepackaged food that does not require time or temperature controls for food safety are exempt from the ban on paper bags (e.g., Bed Bath & Beyond).
EDUCATION
Appropriates moneys from Clean Communities Program Fund for public education.
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