Local and state single-use plastic reduction momentum
Key Questions
Which US cities are advancing single-use plastic bans?
Palm Springs and Los Alamos are among municipalities moving forward with bag and bottle bans. Existing bans have generated $761K in fees to fund community programs.
What is New Jersey's Skip the Stuff law?
New Jersey recently passed the Skip the Stuff law, which limits single-use plastic cutlery and condiments at food service establishments. It adds to a growing set of state-level policies reducing plastic waste.
How are states addressing single-use plastics in hotels?
State-level bans on hotel amenities like small plastic bottles are expanding across the US. These measures complement local efforts and target high-volume waste sources.
Multiple US municipalities (Palm Springs, Los Alamos) are advancing bag and bottle bans. Revenue data from existing bans shows $761K in fees funding community programs. State-level hotel amenity bans are expanding, and New Jersey just passed a 'Skip the Stuff' law limiting single-use cutlery and condiments, adding to the policy toolkit.