Rhode Island S2793 bans state purchases of plastic bottles and mandates the use of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies on state.

Rhode Island S2793 prohibits the use of state funds to purchase single-serving bottled water in facilities with public water supplies or potable well water, except for safety, health, or emergency situations. It also mandates the use of state funds to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for state properties. Additionally, the bill requires the installation of composting and recycling bins in state buildings and the use of biodegradable and compostable materials in state cafeterias.

Rhode Island S2793 bans state purchases of plastic bottles and mandates the use of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies on state.

Rhode Island S2793 prohibits the use of state funds to purchase single-serving bottled water in facilities with public water supplies or potable well water, except for safety, health, or emergency situations. It also mandates the use of state funds to lease or purchase electric vehicles and renewable energy efficient technologies for state properties. Additionally, the bill requires the installation of composting and recycling bins in state buildings and the use of biodegradable and compostable materials in state cafeterias.