HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - 3A. Plastic Foodware OrdinancePROPOSED REUSABLE FOOD WARE
AND PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION
ORDINANCE
Palm Springs City Council Meeting May 6, 2021
ACTIVITIES TO DATE
Recommendation by Sustainability Commission to develop Ordinance –12/18
City Council Discussion of Potential Options and Direction to Develop Ordinance –
06/19
Letters to Businesses and Outreach Sessions –09/19
Research & Ordinance Development –Fall/Winter 2019/2020
City Council Discussion of Potential Ordinance Components –07/20
Interest in a “full version” and additional outreach
Additional Outreach Sessions & Announcements at Association Meetings –08/20
-09/20
Updated Draft Ordinance –Fall 2020
CONTINUED CHALLENGES
Significant increases in disposable food ware due to pandemic
Lingering misperceptions about contact-based spread hampering
reuseables
Micro -plastics being detected in pristine areas
Recycling markets continue to be challenging
Compostable material is still not widely accepted by composting
facilities
KEY FEATURES
Effective Date –January 1, 2022
Transition time
Technical assistance
Ban on polystyrene food ware –foam and rigid forms
Compostable material should meet ASTM standards and be free
of fluorinated chemicals
Reusable food ware on site
KEY FEATURES
Food ware accessories only on request across all platforms
Non-plastic straws
Charge for disposable containers and cups/Incentive for
reusables
Condiment requirements –reusable, paper, bulk dispensers
Single use plastic bag ban
POSSIBLE INCENTIVES AND ASSISTANCE
Develop compliance roadmap/guidance
Continue Sustainability Scholarship Program for restaurants –
target particular establishments that may need the most
assistance
Provide technical assistance in the form of a consultant to assist
with transition
Coordinate bulk purchases if possible
Do a “reusable cup” and/or “reusable container” pilot
EXAMPLE SCENARIO 1
EXAMPLE SCENARIO 2