Tag: Plastic utensils

Los Angeles Expands Plastic Foodware Waste Reduction Rules to All Restaurants

LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles city ordinance aimed at reducing plastic waste has expanded to all restaurants on Earth Day Friday, April 22, making disposable foodware, including utensils and napkins, available at all city restaurants and beverage facilities only when requested by customers. The ordinance, which was approved by the city council in April 2021, first…


LA Bans Restaurants From Offering Plastic Utensils and Napkins

LOS ANGELES—The City of Los Angeles’ ordinance banning restaurants from offering disposable utensils and napkins to customers took effect Nov. 15. The ordinance prohibits facilities from having self-service disposable foodware dispensers and from offering them to dine-in and take-out customers, except when requested. The city council approved the ordinance in April with the aim of alleviating costs…