topic Re: New York City Bans Single Use Styrofoam in Community Spirit

New York City Bans Single Use Styrofoam

icyfroth — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:11:32 GMT

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration announced Thursday that stores, food service establishments and manufacturers won’t be able to possess, sell or offer single-use styrofoam containers or cups — even “packing peanuts” — beginning July 1.

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Yay! Now that's one Americanism I'd love to see adopted by Australia!

Re: New York City Bans Single Use Styrofoam

imastawka — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:15:47 GMT

Well, maybe not completely. From the article......

though businesses with less than $500,ooo in annual revenue can apply for exemptions if using alternative containers would cause “undue financial hardship.”

But baby steps in the right direction I guess

Re: New York City Bans Single Use Styrofoam

aps1080 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:19:38 GMT

It is not a bad idea.

I hate the things.

Re: New York City Bans Single Use Styrofoam

katymatey* — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 04:07:33 GMT

@aps1080 wrote:
It is not a bad idea.

I hate the things.

I won't use them, makes coffee taste like plastic.