Would you like forks with that? Law aiming to reduce single-use plastics goes into effect Jan. 1

It’s not a ban on plastic forks, just a restriction. And it’s one of several in the state’s efforts to becoming less littered.

A law passed by the Washington Legislature earlier this year will ask food businesses to include utensils, straws and condiment packages only upon customer request.

This restriction is part of the larger bill targeting plastic pollution in Washington, said Shannon Jones, materials management coordinator with the state Department of Ecology.