HB21-1162, the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) is here and we want to help you prepare for the upcoming changes! Eco-Cycle has created a toolkit to help you understand Colorado's new plastic bag & polystyrene (styrofoam) law and to have access to resources that will help with the transition.
PPRA Toolkit
The Colorado Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (House Bill 21-1162) was passed in 2021 to reduce the generation of some of the most polluting and toxic plastics in the state. Phase 1 of implementation of the PPRA, effective January 1, 2023, required large Colorado retailers to charge a minimum $0.10 fee on each plastic or paper checkout bag. Phase 2 includes a plastic bag ban and a ban on the use of polystyrene foam.
Polystyrene Ban: Exempt vs. Nonexempt
Find out which businesses and containers are included in the polystyrene ban, starting Jan. 1, 2024
Download and customize PPRA resources for your business or community
Additional Plastic Ban Resources
- HB21-1162 Management of Plastic Products Concerning the management of plastic products bill summary.
- Fort Collins’ Disposable Bag Ordinance
- Holly Pummell, previous Senior Sustainability Specialist with the City of Fort Collins, discussed with us the Fort Collins Disposable Bag Ordinance that went into effect May 1, 2022. The ordinance states that large grocers in Fort Collins will no longer provide plastic grocery bags and will begin charging customers for each paper bag used. Watch the Presentation
- Randy Moorman discusses the basics of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act: What is it and how will it affect you. Watch this presentation
- Learn about Northern Colorado Cannabis Businesses who have replaced single-use plastic products with durable packaging. Also hear from a private business who uses the triple-bottom line to find sustainable solutions to disposable plastic packaging. Watch the Presentation.
- CML, Recycle Colorado, and Colorado Counties, Inc. hosted a webinar and workgroup to discuss the implementation of the law, including best practices for collecting the fee from retail establishments, communication tips, and education resources, and an overview of commonly asked questions. Watch this Presentation.
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