The City Council approved a bill Thursday to restrict the proliferation of single-use plastic utensils, the latest bill to regulate the ubiquitous eating implements that bring convenience to diners but havoc for the environment.
Intro 559-A — AKA the “Skip The Stuff” bill — sponsored by Bronx Democrat Marjorie Velázquez, prohibits restaurants from furnishing takeout or delivery orders with plastic utensils, condiment packets, napkins, or extra food containers, unless a customer specifically requests those, either in-person or through a third-party delivery app.
