Non-Recyclable Plastic Disposable Food Service Container Ban Cutting waste & cleaning our coastline November 20, 2008 Josephine Miller City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and the Environment

Food service EPS presents unique problems:  lightweight nature  floats in water  easily blown  breaks into smaller units, but stays plastic Impact: Santa Monica Pier

June 13, 2006 – City Council directed staff to prepare ordinance banning non-recyclable food containers February 9, 2007 – City Council unanimously adopted food container ordinance February 9, 2008 – Food container ordinance goes into effect for all food providers in Santa Monica February 26, 2008 – City Council directs staff to prepare an ordinance banning single use plastic bags and create a fee for single use paper bags Timeline – Plastic Regulations in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility

 Less likely to blow out of trash cans  Less likely to break apart into smaller pieces  Biodegrade in the environment  Compostable  Recyclable Solutions: Alternative Materials

n Coated paper Aluminum n Recyclable plasticsCompostable n Exempt: straws, cutlery and lids What products are compliant?

Community Models: Zabie’s Restaurant

Community Outreach

 City Staff  City Operations  City Sponsored Events  City Managed Concessions  City Permitted Events February 2007: Who had to comply?

Santa Monica Food Service Providers: n Restaurants n Catering Companies & Food Trucks n Supermarkets & Grocers n Bakeries & Delicatessens n Non-profits & Hospitals February 2008: Who had to comply?

Smart & Final Outreach

Office Gallery of Containers

Office Gallery of Manufacturers Manuals

Economic Choices

Ocean Park Café: $2.99 Breakfast Special

Border Grill Restaurant

Euphoria Restaurant

Green Bin: Composting

Plastic Bags