I always say that in California, we’re one step ahead of everyone else, in terms of health. And today is no exception. When we see another state do something smart, we copy. Want to hear more about the fact that San Francisco Bans Plastic ?
According to the local paper, San Francisco supervisors have unanimously approved a ban on plastic straws and takeout containers treated with fluorinated chemicals.
Whoo Hoo! Would love to see them rule out plastic water bottles too. When I see plastic water bottles in a hot car, I know the person drinking that water is also drinking plastic. What does it take to get people to make that change?
The vote this past Tuesday followed a ban on plastic straws and stirrers that took effect in Seattle this month. The San Francisco legislation requires a second vote next week.
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, food and drink vendors in San Francisco must use carryout containers and food wrappers that are free of fluorinated chemicals.
The chemicals ward against grease and water, but proponents of the ban say the chemicals are harmful and do not break down in compost.
So we have to give Seattle its’ props about actually being the first in our country to address this issue.
Seattle (has also) Banned The Use Of Plastic Straws and Utensils Seattle has instituted a ban on plastic straws and utensils at all food service businesses. The law is the first-of-its-kind for any major American city. The ordinance prohibits all types of businesses from providing the plastic items to customers. Upon request only, those vendors may provide people with a compostable straw or utensil. The ban carries a $250 fine for any businesses who violate it. Similar bans are on the books in California’s Santa Cruz County and in Malibu.
Now we know that the Sacramento Bee had this to say about how California also got the ball rolling several years ago: Californians now face a new grocery-store reality: No more plastic bags. Voters approved Proposition 67, the statewide ban on carry-out plastic bags, 52 percent to 48 percent. “It’s a victory that California voters have said ‘no’ to big plastic,” said Mark Murray, executive director of Californians Against Waste.
I think about the movie “The Graduate”, where the kid graduates and everyone tells him the future is plastic. Well, it’s just not the case anymore. We more we know, the better we do!
Healthy Happy Eating,
