2026 EQC Speaker Series: Roseville Green to Go Ordinance

This meeting was part of the 2026 Environmental Quality Committee Speaker Series held by the city of Shoreview on March 4, 2026. The primary focus was a detailed presentation by Roseville's sustainability specialist on the city's "Green to Go" ordinance, which aims to reduce single-use styrofoam and plastic food packaging in local restaurants. The ordinance, passed in October 2024, includes a 12-month education and outreach phase before enforcement began in January 2026. The presentation covered the ordinance's history, goals, challenges such as cost and material availability, and ongoing efforts to support businesses through supplier fairs, surveys, and partnerships with programs like Biz Recycling. The discussion also addressed composting education, certification requirements for compostable materials, and the importance of aligning with regional waste management practices. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were mentioned, but the ordinance and related outreach efforts could influence future vendor opportunities for compostable and recyclable food packaging suppliers.