Update law banning plastic straws and regulating disposable food containers

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In Plain English

Richmond currently has rules about disposable plates, cups, and utensils that restaurants must follow. The updated law adds plastic straws and stirrers to the banned items. If approved, restaurants and food businesses must switch to paper, bamboo, or other non-plastic alternatives for straws and stirrers.

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Votes

Approved first reading of the ordinance and deleted paragraph B under section 9.17.040

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond unanimously approved expanding its ban on disposable food items to include plastic straws and stirrers. Restaurants and food businesses will now be required to use paper, bamboo, or other non-plastic alternatives for straws and stirrers, adding to existing rules about disposable plates, cups, and utensils. The ordinance passed its first reading with all seven council members voting in favor. This continues the council's pattern of strong support for governance measures, with most members consistently backing such ordinances.

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