Council Legislation/Environmental Committee
July 20, 2022

Single-Use Plastics
Committee Direction
 Set an industry example;
 Restrict the purchase and distribution of single-use
plastics by City representatives and contractors
 Foodware Accessories
 Water bottles
 Polystyrene Products
 Include a purpose statement regarding the City’s
commitment toward environmentalism
Recitals and Purpose Statement
 Resolution Recitals
 Recognition of plastic pollution problem
 Commitment to reduction of single-use plastics
 Policy Purpose: “The purpose of this policy is to promote environmentally sustainable practices in the City of
Stockton through a reduction of single-use plastics.”
Restrictions
 Prohibits
 City officers,
 City officials,
 City employees,
 City representatives,
 City agents, and
 Contractor who is acting
pursuant to any contract or
agreement with the City
 From Purchasing, Selling, or
Distributing:
 Single-use plastic foodware
accessories,
 Single-use plastic water
bottles, and
 Polystyrene products
 Exception for ADA
Accommodations
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Committee forward to the City Council a City Council Policy establishing rules to restrict the purchase and distribution of single-use plastics by City representatives and contractors.