Food & Beverage

More States Banning Plastic

Seattle recently became the first major U.S. city to ban single-use plastic straws and utensils at restaurants and retail stores. Various states, including New York and California, have passed a mix of restrictions, such as allowing restaurateurs to offer straws on request, while some are focusing on quick-service operations and others on full-service establishments. Restaurateurs and foodservice operators are striving to balance compliance with satisfying customers and operating cost effectively. Could polyester napkins or aprons be next? Earlier this year, California considered a bill that recommended hand washing of polyester clothing ...