Single-use Plastics in Colorado

Colorado continues to take meaningful steps to reduce plastic waste, focusing on how single-use items like bags, bottles, and foam containers impact the environment. The state’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act establishes a ban on plastic carryout bags, limits styrofoam use, and empowers local governments to adopt even stronger regulations. These changes reflect a growing concern about microplastics and their long-term effects on communities and natural ecosystems. By outlining fees, exemptions, and enforcement, the brief helps clarify how the law affects both residents and businesses across Colorado.