Seattle's new plastic restriction rules ban plastic straws and knives and forks from July 1
China News network June 21, according to the "Central News Agency" reported that from July 1, the United States Seattle will completely ban the catering industry to provide plastic straws and plastic knives and forks, encourage the use of reusable tableware or compostable plastic products.
According to statistics, there are about 5000 restaurants licensed in Seattle, and this wave of plastic restriction measures is expected to have a significant impact. According to the Seattle Public Utilities Commission, those who violate the regulations will face a $250 fine.
Starting July 1, restaurants will no longer be able to provide plastic straws, plastic cutlery and other cutlery to consumers, and should switch to compostable plastic products, offer reusable cutlery or avoid straws as much as possible, said Jason Jackson, strategic consultant for waste avoidance and product management at the Seattle Public Utilities Commission.
Chairman of the Seattle Public Utilities Commission Harrah said that the world's oceans are facing a serious crisis of plastic pollution, "Seattle as a pioneer, set an example for other cities in the United States, the ban on straws, I am very proud." The goal for next year, Harrah added, is to have all restaurantries, food truck vendors and caterers avoid plastic cutlery and switch to compostable plastic. Although restaurants have been banned from serving plastic cutlery and straws, they are still available at supermarkets and retail outlets across Seattle.