New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
When will New York's small bottle ban start in hotels?
New York's small bottle ban in hotels will start on January 1, 2025. The ban applies to hotels with more than 50 rooms and prohibits the provision of toiletry bottles under 12 ounces. Hotels that violate the ban will first receive a warning and have 30 days to correct the violation. If they fail to do so, they will be fined $250 for the first violation and $500 for any following violation in the same year. The money collected from fines will be given to the Environmental Protection Fund.
What products are covered under the "hospitality care" category?
"Hospitality care" products refer to items provided by hotels for guests' personal use, typically including shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, and other toiletries. These products are intended for cleansing and are applied or used on the human body.
Which hotels are initially affected by the New York bottle ban?
The New York bottle ban initially affects hotels and motels with 50 rooms or more. Starting January 1, 2025, these establishments will no longer be able to provide small plastic bottles containing hospitality personal care products such as shampoo, conditioner, body washes, and lotions in plastic containers with less than a 12-ounce capacity25.