Plastic utensils play a notable role in the service plan of many restaurants and fast food establishments. The United States alone disposes of nearly 100 million plastic utensils daily. Worldwide, around 9,200 metric tons of plastic are produced annually. Single-use plastic utensils take up a significant portion and have an annual market value of nearly […]
Plastic straws are a pervasive source of pollution and are considered one of the top 10 contributors to ocean debris. Few people fully realize the impact of plastic straws on the environment, but they significantly threaten many environments. The Use of Plastic Straws In the U.S. alone, we use approximately 500 million plastic straws daily. […]
The restaurant industry serves millions of meals daily—and a mountain of plastic waste comes with that. From straws to takeout containers, single-use plastic has long been the norm, but consumers are starting to demand change. People want their favorite eateries to step up, ditch plastic, and embrace sustainable alternatives. Many consumers are willing to reward […]
The restaurant industry is at the forefront of a growing environmental movement—and plastic straws are a hot topic. These tiny, single-use items have become symbols of unnecessary plastic waste, polluting our oceans and harming innocent marine life. Meanwhile, consumers are demanding more sustainable options, with many choosing restaurants that prioritize eco-friendly restaurants. If you’re looking […]
Plastic is ubiquitous. It wraps the food we buy in the supermarket; it’s used to manufacture myriad parts, household products, toys, and even clothing. When a plastic item is no longer useful, most people throw it away, meaning it ends up in a landfill, where it can potentially poison the ground it’s buried in. But […]
The state of Florida has never banned plastic bags. On the contrary, Florida lawmakers have moved in the opposite direction on multiple occasions. From the first preemption bill in 2008 to the most recent attempts in 2024, Florida’s plastic bag laws have prevented local governments from banning plastic bags and other single-use plastics. Did Florida […]
Florida’s straw laws do not include single-use plastic bans at the state level. Although certain cities are working to regulate plastic straws, bags, and other single-use plastics, state laws have historically made this more difficult. In 2008, a preemption bill prohibited local governments from regulating, taxing, limiting, or banning single-use plastics. Ever since, various bills […]
The Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act, SB 54, addresses the large-scale use and impact of single-use packaging and plastic disposable foodservice ware in California. Packaging is a large portion of what ends up in California’s landfills, and this law is designed to restrict and regulate the companies that produce it. The law requires that all […]
California has taken a bold stance against plastic pollution by implementing comprehensive laws and regulations aimed at phasing out single-use plastics. The state’s initiative targets a significant reduction in the environmental impact of disposable plastic items, including bottles. This guide offers an essential overview of everything you need to know about California’s bottle ban laws, […]