City of Orlando Single Use Plastic and Polystyrene Ordinance in Public Parks, Offices and Beaches

The Florida Legislature has taken away the ability of cities and counties to ban polystyrene in all areas except municipal property. That's why our Orlando Chapter is working with the City of Orlando to ban polystyrene foam food-ware and single use plastics on all county beaches and parks. This is a first, but important step for the county to take in reducing plastic pollution.

On May 29th, City of Orlando Mayor and Commissioners voted to pass this ordinance, vowing to stop using single use plastic and foam materials at all city-owned parks, facilities, venues and permitted events, diverting tons of waste from landfills.