Single Use Plastics - Residents Survey
1.
How long have you lived in San Marcos?
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
20-25 years
26+ years
2.
Which of the following do you support banning the use of in restaurants? Click all that apply
None
Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Take-out containers
Polystyrene (Styrofoam) cups, bowls
Stir sticks, straws, cocktail stirrers, etc.
Lids, sleeves
Plastic utensils
Plastic cups
Plastic bowls
Plastic plates
Plastic beverage bottles
3.
When choosing a restaurant in San Marcos, how much does it matter to you if that restaurant has sustainable food service ware (cups, bowls, plates) and food service ware accessories (utensils, straws, lids, napkins, etc.)?
It doesn't matter at all.
It matters a little.
It matters a lot.
I only eat at restaurants that have sustainable food service ware and food service ware accessories.
4.
Do you support banning the sale of polystyrene (Styrofoam) meat packaging and egg cartons in grocery stores?
I support banning the sale of both polystyrene (Styrofoam) meat packaging and egg cartons in grocery stores.
I support banning the sale of polystyrene (Styrofoam) meat packaging but NOT polystyrene (Styrofoam) egg cartons in grocery stores.
I support banning the sale of polystyrene (Styrofoam) egg cartons but NOT polystyrene (Styrofoam) meat packaging in grocery stores.
I do not support banning the sale of either polystyrene (Styrofoam) meat packaging or egg cartons in grocery stores.
5.
From the factsheet, which framework of the three described would you most support to be implemented in San Marcos?
Encinitas – minimalist, multi-phased
Solana Beach – comprehensive, two step implementation
San Francisco – maximalist, incentivized waste collection rates
6.
Why?
7.
Generally, which of the following implementation methods would you most support for San Marcos?
Ban all selected target products at once, longer grace period
Ban products in two stages, shorter grace period
Multi-phased ban on selected similar products, no grace periods
8.
Please feel free to include other thoughts on the possibility of a single use plastics ordinance in San Marcos below, or email directly to Sean Harris at sharris@san-marcos.net.