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Environmental groups press Legislature to approve 'Skip the Stuff' opt‑in for takeout utensils
Suffolk County Legislature · June 4, 2024
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Summary
Surfrider Foundation and other local environmental groups urged the Legislature to adopt an opt‑in rule for takeout utensils and condiments, saying the measure reduces waste by changing the restaurant default rather than banning items outright.
Environmental and civic groups urged the Suffolk County Legislature to adopt an opt‑in policy for single‑use cutlery and other takeout accessories, commonly called "Skip the Stuff," arguing the change would reduce plastic waste without eliminating customer choice.
"Skip‑the‑stuff is not a ban, it is a change in habit,"…
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