Rhode Island H8415 prohibits black plastic takeout containers for food and drinks from restaurants and stores.
Rhode Island H8415, known as the Plastic Waste Reduction Act, prohibits the use of black plastic takeout containers for prepared foods and drinks from restaurants, stores, and other retail sales establishments. The prohibition takes effect on October 1, 2026, and applies to both in-store and delivery services.
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