Contact Us Login

Impact

Take Action

Products

Company

News

Unfiltered

Contact Us
Login
  1. Home
  2. Take Action
  3. Legislative Looks

Legislative Looks

Navigating foodware regulations doesn't have to be complicated. World Centric's Sustainability Team helps you stay compliant and ahead of changing U.S. legislation. Explore current laws that may impact your business, or fill out the form below to access our legislation tracker for key insights and strategic next steps.

California

Single Use Plastic Bag Law
STATEWIDE

Single Use Plastic Bag Law

First statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.

SB 54
STATEWIDE

Plastic, Pollution, Prevention Act (SB 54)

Considered the toughest bill on plastics to date for food packing.

AB 1200
STATEWIDE

AB 1200

Bans all plant fiber-based food packaging containing PFASs.

AB 1201
STATEWIDE

AB 1201

Requires clear labeling and no added PFAS.

AB 1201
STATEWIDE

SB 1335

Affects CA State owned or operated buildings.

AB 1201
STATEWIDE

SB 343

Restricts chasing arrows symbol.

AB 1201
STATEWIDE

Skip the Stuff Law (AB 12765)

Single-use foodware accessories provided only on request.

Colorado

Plastic Reduction Act
STATEWIDE

Plastic Reduction Act

Restricts single-use plastic bags and EPS containers.

HB 22-1355
STATEWIDE

HB 22-1355

EPR program for recycling and composting infrastructure.

SB 23-253
STATEWIDE

SB 23-253

Requires third-party certification and green labeling.

HB 22-1345
STATEWIDE

HB 22-1345

Prohibits fiber food packaging with added PFAS.

Connecticut

PFAS Prohibition
STATEWIDE

PFAS Prohibition

Bans added PFAS and restricts hazardous chemical alternatives.

HB 1054
STATEWIDE

EPS & Straw Restrictions

Restricts single-use straws and bans EPS containers.

Organic Waste Diversion
STATEWIDE

Organic Waste Diversion

Enforces seperation and diversion of organic waste.

Delaware

Plastics & EPS Restriction Law
STATEWIDE

Plastics & EPS Restriction Law

Bans EPS and plastic stirrers. Straws on-request only.

Carryout Bag Ban
STATEWIDE

Carryout Bag Ban

Prohibits plastic to-go bags and must provide reusable option.

District of Columbia

Foam Free DC
STATEWIDE

Foam Free DC

EPS bans expans to foam coolers and packaging peanuts.

Florida

Municipal Ordinances
LOCAL

Municipal Ordinances

Plastic and EPS restrictions at city and county levels.

Hawaii

PFAS Ban
STATEWIDE

PFAS Ban

Prohibits fiber packaging with added PFAS.

Illinois

State Facility EPS Ban
STATEWIDE

State Facility EPS Ban

Prohibits EPS in state facilities and requires recyclable options.

PFAS Reduction Act (HB 2516)
STATEWIDE

PFAS Reduction Act (HB 2516)

Prohibits added PFAS across all foodware components.

Maine

PFAS Reporting & Ban
STATEWIDE

PFAS Reporting & Ban

Mandatory PFAS reporting with ban starting starting 2030.

EPS Foodware Ban<
STATEWIDE

EPS Foodware Ban

Prohibits disposable EPS foodware.

Stewardship Program for Packaging<
STATEWIDE

Stewardship Program for Packaging

EPR program for recycling and waste infrastructure.

Maryland

PFAS Food Packaging Ban
STATEWIDE

PFAS Food Packaging Ban

Prohibits added PFAS in food packaging.

Polystyrene Ban<
STATEWIDE

Polystyrene Ban

Prohibits disposable EPS foodware.

Packaging EPR Law<
STATEWIDE

Packaging EPR Law

Shifts recycling cost to producers.

Massachusetts

Executive Order
STATEWIDE

Executive Order

Prohibits government agencies from purchasing single-use plastic water bottles.

Newton City Ordinance
LOCAL

Newton City Ordinance

Citywide ban on single-use plastic and EPS foodware.

Minnesota

HF 3911 (Packaging EPR)
STATEWIDE

HF 3911 (Packaging EPR)

Mandates packaging be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2032.

PFAS Food Packaging Ban
STATEWIDE

PFAS Food Packaging Ban

Prohibits added PFAS in food packaging.

MN Stat. 325E.046
STATEWIDE

MN Stat. 325E.046

Requires third-party verification for compostable claims by 2026.

New Jersey

Single-Use Reduction Act
LOCAL

Single-Use Reduction Act

Prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags, EPS, and plastic straws on request only.

New York

ECL § 37-0203
STATEWIDE

ECL § 37-0203

Prohibits added PFAS in food packaging.

SB 1508
STATEWIDE

SB 1508

Prohibits single-use plastic bags at checkout.

Statewide EPS Ban
STATEWIDE

Statewide EPS Ban

Prohibits EPS and loose-foam packaging peanuts.

Oregon

SB 543
STATEWIDE

SB 543

Prohibits added PFAS in food packaging.

SB 543
STATEWIDE

SB 543

Prohibits EPS Foam food containers.

Pennsylvania

PFAS Icon
Single Use Plastics Icon
Labeling Icon
STATEWIDE

Swampscott Regulations

Prohibits added PFAS in food packaging. PET cannot store hot foods. Requires clear compostable markings.

EPS Icon
Plastics Icon
LOCAL

Newtown Twp Ordinance

Prohibits EPS containers and to-go bags. Plastic utensils and straws only by request.

Rhode Island

PFAS Food Packaging Ban
STATEWIDE

PFAS Food Packaging Ban

Prohibits added PFAS in food packaging.

EPS Icon
Plastic Icon
STATEWIDE

SB 14

Prohibits EPS Foam food containers and plastic stirrers.

Legislation Database Preview Image

Contact us today to access our foodware legislation tracker for
full details on US regulations.

Check out the Circular Action Alliance for an additional resource
on EPR Programs.

Looking to stay in compliance with state compostable product labeling laws?

Use our Contact Form to reach out to the Resource Recovery Team for details.

Contact Form


PLEASE TYPE THE NUMBER ABOVE: