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Port staff previews 'zero waste' events policy to curb single-use plastics at large waterfront events

Port Commission, City and County of San Francisco · December 16, 2011
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Summary

Port staff presented a proposed policy requiring event sponsors for large waterfront events to prohibit single-use plastic bottles and bags, require compostable foodware, and ban intentional balloon releases; staff asked for feedback before returning with an action item.

Port staff presented a proposed "zero waste" events policy that would apply to real-property agreements (licenses or leases) for events with an aggregate attendance of 15,000 or more. The policy would prohibit sale or distribution of single-use plastic bottles and single-use plastic bags, require compostable food service ware and prohibit intentional mass…

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