Two California Cities Ban EPS Foam, Single-Use Plastics Starting 2023
The San Diego ordinance to ban certain EPS foam products will take effect in early 2023.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Two California cities- Los Angeles and San Diego approved legislations banning a range of plastic products, including expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam containers.
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All Single-Use Foam Products Will be Banned in San Diego by 2023
No food, beverage or retail establishment in California with more than 26 employees will be able to distribute select EPS products starting 23rd April, 2023. Furthermore, it will be expanded to all covered establishments after one year.
Another ordinance passed by the city expands the single-use plastic bag prohibition to apparel stores, hardware stores, farmers markets, food and beverage establishments and other locations, which will be implemented in multiple phases over the next year. A third ordinance urges city administration to limit single-use plastic products and promote waste diversion at its own facilities, or events held on its property, starting in 2023.
The San Diego ordinance to ban certain EPS foam products will take effect in early 2023. The ordinance also aims to restrict the use of plastic products. Starting next year, food vendors need to offer plastic or bio-plastic utensils and straws to customers only upon request.
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