New York City Bans Single Use Styrofoam

icyfroth
Community Member

on ‎14-01-2015 02:11 PM

 

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!

 

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imastawka
Honored Contributor

on ‎14-01-2015 02:15 PM

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

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aps1080
Community Member
In response to imastawka

on ‎14-01-2015 02:19 PM

It is not a bad idea.

I hate the things.

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katymatey*
Community Member
In response to aps1080

on ‎14-01-2015 03:07 PM

@aps1080 wrote:
It is not a bad idea.

I hate the things.

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

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