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Plastic and Litter Reduction Ordinance
Jack MacyZero Waste Senior Coordinator, SF Department of Environment
Drowning in Plastic Pollution
Single Use Foodware Litter in San Francisco
Single Use Foodware Litter in San Francisco
Photo Credit: Visit Mexico
2/3 Litter: Single Use Food & Beverage Packaging
Taking Out the Trash-Identifying Sources of Trash in the Bay Area-Clean Water Action-Rethink Disposables
Small Plastics Not Recovered in Recycling System
Single-Use Plastics, Toxics & Litter Reduction Ordinance
Build on previous Foodware policy:
• To reduce toxics and litter
• Make the dining experience more environmentally friendly and healthier
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Strong Support for Banning Plastic Straws
Plastic and Litter Reduction Ordinance
Plastic (including PLA) FREE straws, stirrers, picks, cocktail sticks
and splash sticks
Food & Beverage accessories available
upon request only, self-serve OK
Compostable foodwaremust be BPI certified, and by 2020 BPI will ensure fluorinated chemical free
Permitted events on City property and city venues must use of 10% reusable
cups
SFEnvironment may require minimum post-
consumer recycled content after January
2020
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1. No Plastic Straws etc. even Compostable Plastic
Reusable and Plastic-Free Alternatives
Silicone Straws
Paper straws
Bamboo toothpicks
Wooden stirs
Bamboo straws
Stainless steel straws
Exception for Medical Needs
Photo Credit, PRI the World
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2. Food & Beverage Accessories Upon Request Only
napkins
Condiment packs
stirrers
lids
sleeves
Alternative -straws
utensils
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Compliant: Self Service Station
3. Bans Fluorinated Chemicals in Foodware
Compostable Foodware Must be BPI Certified
Ensuring Complete Composting of Foodware
Third Party Certification Logo
(Photo: Gordon McNee /Instagram)
4. 10% Reusable Cup Requirement for Outdoor Events
Compliant: Bring or Provide Reusables at Event
5. Post-Consumer Recycled Content after Jan 1, 2020
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Cost Savings for Small Businesses/Cafes
Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle
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Cost Savings: Outerlands
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Cost Savings: Pagan Idol
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Inventory
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Effective Dates for new SF foodware ordinance
July 1, 2019• Only plastic free straws, stirrers, splash sticks, cocktail picks and toothpicks• Foodware accessories only on request, self-serve OK• Compostable foodware must be BPI certified
January 1, 2020 • 10% reusable cup requirement for events and city facilities• Fluorinated free compostable foodware required• Post consumer recycled content requirement may go into effect
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Outreach and Education – Businesses and Consumers
• Mailings to Businesses
• Multi-lingual Resources• Factsheet & FAQ• Vendor & Product List
• In-person Assistance
• Press and Media
• Social Media
• In-Business support• Point of sale placard• Poster for self-service station
Options to Further Reduce Single-use Foodware
Reusables for dining in
Take out cup charge
Take out container charge
Reusable Foodware for Dining In Experience
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Business, Community and Political Support Key
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Business Community Continues to Lead
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Thank you!
Jack MacyCommercial Zero Waste CoordinatorDepartment of the EnvironmentJack.Macy@sfgov.org