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Director reports state adoption of flame‑retardant limits and local plastic‑litter and zero‑waste proposals
Summary
Director Deborah Rafael told the commission that a San Francisco‑originated flame‑retardant ordinance was taken to the state and signed by Governor Brown, while the city continues work on a plastics/litter ordinance (straws and PFAS in foodware) and a revived 0 Waste Facilitator proposal for large commercial accounts that fail audits.
At the Sept. 25 meeting Director Deborah Rafael summarized legislative developments and city priorities during the director’s report.
Rafael said a San Francisco ordinance restricting flame‑retardant chemicals in children’s products and upholstered furniture was taken up at the state level by Assembly Member Bloom of Santa Monica and signed by Governor Brown. Rafael described the state law as "a stronger ban" that complements, rather than preempts, the city’s regulations; department staff will assess implementation implications.
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