SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A recent audit shows that 82% of audited businesses in the City of South Lake Tahoe are abiding by the single-use water bottle ban that just went into effect on Earth Day this year.
The ban applies to the sale of single-use plastic water bottles less than one gallon at commercial locations within city limits, with an exception for emergencies and flavored or sparkling water.
“Having this pretty rapid acceptance of this ordinance and compliance with it has been super exciting, and we’re hoping to serve as a model for other communities and municipalities that want to also combat litter in their areas of natural beauty.”