Jun 1 - SF Polystyrene Ban Goes into Effect


Submitted by Recycling News on June 1, 2007 - 11:07.

San Francisco's ordinance banning the use of foamed polystyrene takeout food packaging in all of the city's 3,400 restaurants goes into effect today. Foamed polystyrene is a principle component of marine debris as it is easily blown by the wind and floats. It is also nonrecyclable.

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Restaurants that defy the ban face fees.

What CAW is Doing:

  • CAW-sponsored AB 904 (Feuer)—which would require all fastfood takeout containers in the state to be recyclable or compostable—passed out of Asm. Appropriations and is headed to a crucial Floor vote this week. The bill needs your support! Please consider writing a letter.