Single Use Plastics Ordinance

88% of all plastic produced still exists. >50% of all plastics were produced since 2000

Did you know over 50% of the plastics ever produced were made since the year 2000?

At the March 2023 Town Meeting, voters passed a citizen's petition article to establish a town ordinance to limit the distribution of single use plastic on town property, town facilities, town events and activities authorized by the Select Board through a special use permit. The Select Board is currently working on an implementation plan for this ordinance.

Below you will find a copy of the ordinance as well as some sources for plastic free alternatives. For any questions about this proposal, contact Kristen Murphy, Conservation and Sustainability Planner at kmurphy@exeternh.gov.