07-22-19 Commission Meeting HandoutFor Information/Discussion
A Municipal Single -Use Plastic Policy
City of Orlando
Policy Details:
® Orlando Policy 137-2: Single -Use Products on City Property
® Approved June 3, 2019
® Purpose is to advance environmental sustainability
® Policy references a formal sustainability plan
® Single -use products includes polystyrene products, plastic straws, and
plastic bags
® Policy requires that single -use plastic may not be sold or disbursed on City
property by contractors, licensees, or permittees
® In recognition of those with disabilities, plastic straws may be provided on
request
® Policy encourages the use compostable, reusable, biodegradable, or
recyclable alternatives
® Recyclables PET #1 and HDPE #2 are encouraged (Clean & Dry)
® Policy includes all City -owned facilities, venues, parks and affiliated events
® Policy applies to contacts entered into, after effective date (June 3, 2019)
® Exemptions are for 1) pre-packaged, sealed food prior to receipt by
contractor or permittee; 2) packaging unwrapped food items, such as raw
meat, poultry, or fish; or 3) as authorized by designated city official
Impact, if implemented:
® Adjust permitting process
® Placement of recycling bins
® Additional pick ups of recycled trash
® Education
® Signage
® Budget Impact unknown at this time
Prepared by:
Ellen Glasser
July 22, 2019
{
f.
#1- PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
PET (#1) is one of the most commonly used plastics in consumer products, and is
found in most water and pop bottles, and some packaging. It is intended for single
use applications; repeated use increases the risk of leaching and bacterial growth.
It is difficult to decontaminate, and proper cleaning requires harmful chemicals.
Polyethylene terephthalates may leach carcinogens. PET plastic is recyclable and
about 25% of PET bottles in the US today are recycled. Products made of PET #1
plastic should be recycled but not reused.
#2 - HDPE (High -Density Polyethylene)
HDPE (#2) plastic is the stiff plastic used to make milk jugs, detergent and oil
bottles, toys, and some plastic bags. HDPE is the most commonly recycled plastic
and is considered one of the safest forms of plastic. It is a relatively simple and
cost-effective process to recycle HDPE plastic for secondary use.