Utensils No Longer Part of the Deal With Take-Out or Delivery as New Law Goes Into Effect in Chicago – WTTW (Chicago)

The ordinance, which passed back in September, has been lauded by its supporters as an important first step toward plastic reduction but has been blasted by critics, who called the measure watered-down greenwashing.
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Aaron
4 years ago

How will this be enforced? Will the customer report that they didn’t request sporks? And, what is the penalty for providing said spork when not asked?

bkrg2
4 years ago
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The Nazi sympathizers (aka 80% of Chicago residents) will report the offending establishments. They will probably join in to administer the penalty.

Just take a look at all the Karens who are shrieking about enforcing covid passports in Crook County for proof of what to expect

Rick
4 years ago

But Covid is an entirely airborne spread virus. Hand washing isn’t even a defense. Touching is okay too. Science is now something anybody with authority can just pull out of their dupa.

Freddy
4 years ago

Soon besides utensils Food will not be allowed with take out. You will pay for the food and get nothing. This way they can stay in business and you lose weight in the process. A win-win. Not!

The Paraclete
4 years ago

Most alderman wipe their mouth on the arm rest or light pole.

dkdkdk
4 years ago

Fixed The Headline For You:

“Useless City Council F**ktards — None Of Whom Are Qualified To Manage A Lemonade Stand — Take It Upon Themselves To Micro-Mis-Manage Chicago’s 10,000 Restaurants”

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