Non-Recyclable Plastic DisposableFood Service Container Ban

Cutting waste & cleaning our coastline November 20, 2008

Josephine MillerCity of Santa Monica

Office of Sustainability and the Environment

Food service EPS presents unique problems: lightweight nature floats in water easily blown breaks into smaller units, but stays plastic

Impact: Santa Monica Pier

June 13, 2006 – City Council directed staff to prepare ordinance banning non-recyclable food containers

February 9, 2007 – City Council unanimously adopted food container ordinance

February 9, 2008 – Food container ordinance goes into effect for all food providers in Santa Monica

February 26, 2008 – City Council directs staff to prepare an ordinance banning single use plastic bags and create a fee for single use paper bags

Timeline – Plastic Regulations in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility

Less likely to blow out of trash cans

Less likely to break apart into smaller pieces

Biodegrade in the environment

Compostable

Recyclable

Solutions: Alternative Materials

Coated paper Aluminum

Recyclable plasticsCompostable

Exempt: straws, cutlery and lids

What products are compliant?

Community Models: Zabie’s Restaurant

Community Outreach

City Staff City Operations City Sponsored Events City Managed Concessions City Permitted Events

February 2007: Who had to comply?

Santa Monica Food Service Providers:

Restaurants

Catering Companies & Food Trucks

Supermarkets & Grocers

Bakeries & Delicatessens

Non-profits & Hospitals

February 2008: Who had to comply?

Smart & Final Outreach

Smart & Final Outreach

Office Gallery of Containers

Office Gallery of Manufacturers Manuals

Economic Choices

Ocean Park Café: $2.99 Breakfast Special

Border Grill Restaurant

Euphoria Restaurant

Green Bin: Composting

Plastic Bags