NEW YORK, NY August 22, 2007 —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.