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New York City to ban Styrofoam
2015-01-10 20:31:40| Canadian Plastics Headlines
Styrofoam will be banned in New York City starting in July this year. The administration of New York City mayor Bill De Blasio made the decision on the heels of a Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announcement that expanded polystyrene (EPS)… The post New York City to ban Styrofoam appeared first on Canadian Plastics.
United Airlines Replaces Styrofoam Cups With New, Fully Recyclable Hot Beverage Cups
2014-02-07 00:09:45| Airlines - Topix.net
United Airlines is introducing a new, eco-friendly coffee cup to its United Club beverage service beginning this month and on United flights beginning mid-March.
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Lefty Law of the Day: Albany Lands Blow Against Big a Styrofoam
2013-12-14 00:09:56| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
In early November, the Albany County legislature voted 24-12 to forbid the use of styrofoam containers by county businesses with more than 15 locations nationally and at least one locally.
California City Bans Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Containers
2013-08-21 15:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: The El Cerrito, CA, city council voted last night to ban single-use plastic shopping bags and Styrofoam. The plastic bag ordinance applies to all stores except restaurants and certain charities, while the Styrofoam law affects restaurants and city vendors. Both bans take effect on Jan. 1, 2014. This important step forward for El Cerrito shows yet again that we can achieve lasting victories for the ocean and our environment, said Nathan Weaver with Environment California. Banning plastic bags...
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New York City Proposed Styrofoam Ban Could Cost $100 Million Study
2013-03-20 16:19:00| Waste Age
New York Citys proposed ban on polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, could cost the city businesses, consumers and tax payers nearly $100 million a year, according to a new study. read more