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Z3.6Support businesses in zero waste legislation transitions

Progress

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Official description

Support businesses with the transition required by future legislation to reduce single use plastics. Develop educational working groups and partnerships to help businesses make this transition.
(According to the action plan)

Under a bill passed by the Colorado State Legislature in 2021, starting on Jan. 1, 2023, businesses with more than three locations in Colorado or more than one out-of-state location (“large retailers”) were required to charge customers a 10-cent fee for each single-use plastic bag used at the point of sale. The 10- cent fee for single-use recycled paper bags will continue to be in effect moving forward. 

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Colorado law will ban single-use plastic bags at large retailers and polystyrene foam (StyrofoamTM) takeout containers at all restaurants.

Sustainability staff worked alongside Business Development staff to ensure that local businesses were well informed and prepared for these changes through outreach campaigns.

status last confirmed: June 2024

Timeline

Continuous

Strategy

Type

Primary Co-Benefits

  • Waste Reduction Potential

    Moderately reduces

  • Cost

Information updated 06/17/2024