| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.02 |
| Liaison | Monika Kamboures |
| Submission Date | Aug. 17, 2023 |
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
IN-32: Single-Use Plastic Ban
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Monika
Kamboures Sustainability Coordinator Office of Planning, Sustainability & Transportation |
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Has the institution banned or eliminated the on-site sales and distribution of at least one type of single-use disposable plastic?:
Yes
A brief description of the single-use disposable plastics that have been banned or eliminated:
The California State University system has passed a ban on select single-use plastics as follows:
-Eliminate single-use plastic water bottles by January 1, 2023 or upon contract renewal if existing contract terms prohibit. A 25% reduction in single-use plastic water bottles purchased and supplied will be achieved annually.
- Eliminate plastic straws no later than January 1, 2019.1
- Eliminate single-use plastic carryout bags no later than January 1, 2019.2
- Eliminate single-use polystyrene (e.g. STYROFOAM™) food service items no later than January 1, 2021.
-Replace single-use plastic items with materials that are reusable, locally compostable and/or recyclable.
-Eliminate single-use plastic water bottles by January 1, 2023 or upon contract renewal if existing contract terms prohibit. A 25% reduction in single-use plastic water bottles purchased and supplied will be achieved annually.
- Eliminate plastic straws no later than January 1, 2019.1
- Eliminate single-use plastic carryout bags no later than January 1, 2019.2
- Eliminate single-use polystyrene (e.g. STYROFOAM™) food service items no later than January 1, 2021.
-Replace single-use plastic items with materials that are reusable, locally compostable and/or recyclable.
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