Are You Good "To-Go" Plastic Free?

On March 28, 2023, the Breckenridge Town Council took a major step toward its material management goals with the passage of Ordinance 12-23 that phases out certain single-use plastics from food serviceware and beverage containers. This ordinance also aligns Breckenridge with new state regulations set forth in HB 21-1162, the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act.

Policy Strategy: Phase out certain single-use plastics by 2024.

Here's what the ordinance does. For definitions and specific language, please refer to the ordinance.

Great. Happy to go plastic-free, but what can my business do?

We understand that changes can be difficult. But the ultimate goal is to drive a circular economy that minimizes the need for extraction of materials that simply end up in the landfill. Recycling is only part of the solution and is certainly not the silver bullet. Check out some ideas below listed in order of preference.