‘This has been a long time coming’: Here’s what to know about Northampton’s newest plastic ban set to go into effect in 2022

By the start of 2022, municipal lawmakers in Northampton are hoping there will be less disposable plastic in the city.

During a first read, the Northampton City Council voted unanimously last week in favor of an ordinance that would ban restaurants and other businesses in the community from providing prepared food to customers in non-recyclable disposable service ware.

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