WorldAugust 28, 2026

serviceware

SUR-vis-wair

Definition

Reusable or disposable items, such as plates, bowls, cups, and utensils, used for serving food or drink.

Etymology

This word is a compound of 'service' (from the Latin 'servitium,' meaning slavery or service) and 'ware' (from the Old English 'waru,' meaning goods or merchandise).

In the news

The article uses this term to define the scope of Oregon's environmental regulation, which places responsibility on producers for the management of packaging and disposable items used in food service.

District Court Upholds Oregon’s Packaging EPR Law

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JD Supra

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