Massachusetts H917 mandates compostable, recyclable, or reusable food service ware in retail food establishments starting January 1, 2027.

Massachusetts H917, known as the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act, requires all retail food establishments to use food service ware that is compostable, recyclable, or reusable for any food prepared or packaged on premises starting January 1, 2027. The bill defines compostable products as those comprised of wood or fiber-based substrate or bioplastic materials meeting ASTM standards. Reusable products include those that will be used more than once in their same form by a food establishment, such as cleanable durable containers or returnable trays.

Massachusetts H917 mandates compostable, recyclable, or reusable food service ware in retail food establishments starting January 1, 2027.

Massachusetts H917, known as the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act, requires all retail food establishments to use food service ware that is compostable, recyclable, or reusable for any food prepared or packaged on premises starting January 1, 2027. The bill defines compostable products as those comprised of wood or fiber-based substrate or bioplastic materials meeting ASTM standards. Reusable products include those that will be used more than once in their same form by a food establishment, such as cleanable durable containers or returnable trays.