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GOLETA, CA, May 31, 2023 – Tomorrow, June 1, 2023, is the compliance deadline for the City of Goleta’s newPlastic Free Goleta comprehensive plastic pollution reduction regulations. The ordinance became effective on September 6, 2022, but time was given to allow businesses, residents and visitors to prepare for the new requirements. The ordinance includes regulations on the following:
- Reusable foodware is required for all on-premises dining. Did you know that after only two washes stainless steel cutlery breaks even with disposable cutlery for environmental impacts? After that, every use increases the environmental benefits and reduces the costs of use for a business. Not only does switching to reusable foodware decrease waste, it’s also an investment for businesses that reduces pollution generated by the production of single-use foodware.