Hotel toiletries targeted by Maine lawmakers in latest environmental push

A bill in Maine would mandate hotels to forgo small bottles containing "single-use plastic containers" in "lodging establishments" - banning single-size hotel shampoo offerings and other toiletries. 

The enforcement bill is advancing in the Pine Tree State's legislature in the hopes of reducing waste.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2030, lodging establishments with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 6 ounces. 

In 2032, the ban will expand to lodging establishments with fewer than 50 rooms.

While the bill says lodging establishments cannot provide single-use toiletries, it is unclear if establishments can still sell them to travelers. 

A Hilton spokesperson previously told FOX Business, "As of 2023, Hilton properties were required to transition to full-size shampoo, conditioner and soap amenities, eliminating single-use miniature bottles and reducing disposed bars of soap."

Maine is not the first state to tackle a ban on hotel toiletry bottles.

New York, California and Illinois all have similar laws in place - while Washington's ban will take effect in 2027.

Fox News Digital reached out to Gov. Janet Mills' office for comment.