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'Swap' popups and a 'Skip the Stuff' takeout ordinance under discussion in Norwalk
Summary
The waste subcommittee reported plans for pop‑up swap shops and said an ordinance to stop automatic distribution of single‑use utensils (a 'Skip the Stuff' ordinance) is under review; members were invited to participate in upcoming events and ordinance work.
Diane, representing the waste subcommittee, updated the task force on two initiatives: popup swap‑shops (including an art supply swap at a local studio on June 25) and work on a 'Skip the Stuff' ordinance that would prevent restaurants from automatically including disposable utensils, napkins and condiments with takeout orders unless requested.
Diane described the ordinance in plain terms: it would ask restaurants to stop automatically giving out single‑use items for takeout unless a customer requests them, with the goal of reducing avoidable solid waste. She also noted existing community efforts (Buy Nothing groups and hosted popups) and said the ordinance committee is continuing to review the proposal.
The subcommittee asked interested members to get involved in pop‑up events and in the ordinance review process. No formal vote or regulatory text was adopted at the meeting; the ordinance remains under committee review.
