Bill Would Prohibit Use of Styrofoam by City Agencies
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
New York, NY –
New York City Councilman Bill De Blasio will introduce legislation today that would prohibit the use of Styrofoam by City agencies and food establishments.
REPORTER: The Department of Education goes through 850,000 Styrofoam trays a day which add up to over 4 million trays per week.
BLASIO: We should end the use of Styrofoam products and further preclude establishments in the private sector that is part of a growing movement that realizes it is a non-biodegradable product, it is a dangerous product. There are alternatives.
REPORTER: Styrofoam is composed of Benzene, Styrene and Ethylene, which are all listed on the Environmental Protection Agency hazardous substance list.
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