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New Yorkers Will Have to Ask for Plastic Forks in Their Takeout Orders
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New Yorkers will no longer have to check the box for “no plastic utensils” on their food delivery apps. A new law that takes effect in July is going to do that for them.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed a bill Wednesday prohibiting restaurants and delivery services like GrubHub Holdings Inc. and DoorDash Inc. from including single-use plastic utensils, napkins and condiment packages in food delivery orders, unless the customer requests them. After a grace period, delivery services will be subject to fines for failing to comply.