Summary.
Bans the use of expanded polystyrene food packaging.

Position and Status.
CAW Supports. AB 1358 is a two-year bill and will be inactive until next year.  Previously, the bill passed out of Asm APPR May 28 with a 9-5 vote and out of Asm NR April 27 with a 6-3 vote.

Description.
AB 1358 prohibits food vendors from distributing expanded polystyrene food packaging.  Polystyrene is one of the largest component of marine debris pollution because it is easily transported by wind and rain into the marine environment. Once in the environment, it kills marine wildlife, including sea birds and turtles, which mistake it for food.

CAW Staff Contacts.
Mark Murray and Bryan Early (916) 443-5422

Assembly Member Jerry Hill
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814

Support.
Californians Against Waste
City and County of San Francisco
City of San Clemente
County of Santa Clara
Defenders of Wildlife
Environment California
Global Green USA
Green Sangha
Greenleaf Project Management
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Heal the Bay
Heal the Ocean
Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management Authority
Malibu Surfing Association
Napa Recycling & Waste Services, LLC
Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment
Planning and Conservation League
San Diego Coastkeeper
Save the Bay
Sierra Club California
StopWaste.org
Surfrider Foundation
The Lobster
Worksafe
7th Generation Advisors

Opposition.
American Chemistry Council
American Forest and Paper Association
California Chamber of Commerce
California Film Extruders and Converters Association
California Grocers Association
California Manufacturers and Technology Association
California Restaurant Association
California Retailers Association
Central City Association
Dart Container Corporation
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
National Federation of Independent Business
Neighborhood Market Association
Pactiv Corporation
Society of the Plastics Industry
Valley Industry and Commerce Association
Western Fairs Association

Current Language, Analyses and Votes.