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Glendale hears wide feedback on proposed plastic‑waste ordinance after vendor outreach; businesses ask for more incentives
Summary
Staff and a consultant summarized two rounds of outreach to restaurants and food businesses on a proposed ordinance to phase out certain single‑use plastics and require compostable/recyclable or reusable alternatives; businesses praised changes but requested more incentives, phased implementation and clearer product guidance.
City sustainability staff and an outside consultant presented a proposed plastic‑waste reduction ordinance and outreach findings to the Glendale City Council on Jan. 28, emphasizing compromises made after two rounds of direct engagement with local food and beverage businesses.
David Jones, Glendale’s sustainability officer, outlined the ordinance’s goals: minimize single‑use plastics and encourage reuse or certified compostable/recyclable alternatives. He said the proposed rules would generally prohibit non‑compliant single‑use items and require compostable or recyclable materials for many to‑go containers, with phased timelines. Rebecca Allen of Recreate Waste Collaborative summarized two outreach rounds: staff visited and surveyed businesses, held webinars and a vendor fair, and created a QR‑linked list of compliant products.
Allen reported that,…
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