Retail Food Businesses

Starting Jan. 1, 2024, retail food establishments, including restaurants, must not distribute expanded polystyrene products for use as a container for ready-to-eat-food.

This ban covers containers including hinged food containers, plates, bowls, cups, and trays. Retail food establishments that purchase expanded polystyrene products before Jan.1, 2024, may continue to use the products until their supply is depleted.

Restaurants are not subject to the bag fee. 

                                                     Read the full bill: HB 21-1162                          Lakewood Business Pro

For in-depth information, please download this Guide to Sustainable Serviceware for Restaurants and Food Prep Business. 

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