Plastic Ban. Local TREND. Where. What.

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December 10, 2018

Where: Portland, OR

What plastics does the local ordinance apply to?

plastic straws
stirrers
utensils
condiment packaging both when dining in and ordering out

What businesses does the plastics ordinance apply to?

food carts and other dining facilities
schools
hospitals
work cafeterias

What’s the fine? $100 to $500

How does the ordinance work? Customers ask first, and then plastics are offered to customers

Food & Wine | Portland Law Will Require ‘Ask First’ Policy for Disposable Plastic Straws and Utensils at Restaurants