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Plastic Pollution Reduction Act bans single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam™ in retail and food establishments
You may be familiar with the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA), the state law that introduced a 10-cent fee on disposable bags. As of Jan. 1, 2024, the second phase of the PPRA has begun. The new regulations include:
- Ban on single-use plastic bags: large retail establishments are banned from distributing disposable plastic bags. Paper bags may still be available for a 10-cent fee.
- Ban on Styrofoam™: retail food establishments are banned from distributing Styrofoam containers and cups
Note: Styrofoam containers and plastic bags purchased by businesses before Jan. 1, 2024, may still be distributed until supplies are depleted.
Make sure you’re prepared by bringing reusable shopping bags when you shop and reusable containers for leftovers when dining out.
For more information about the PPRA and upcoming requirements, please visit superiorcolorado.gov/PPRA.
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