Denver is doubling down on a simple idea that could make takeout healthier, cheaper, and less wasteful for everyone: If you don’t ask for it, you won’t get it.
Under the city’s “Skip The Stuff” ordinance, restaurants and third-party delivery platforms are required to provide single-use condiments and serviceware (such as plastic forks, napkins, straws, and ketchup packets) only when a customer specifically requests them.
Businesses that don’t comply first receive a written warning, and repeat violations may result in fines of up to $999…