A law barring New York City food-service businesses and stores from using most Styrofoam products has gone into effect.
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| With the start of 2019, styrofoam is banned across New York City - Mayor Marks announces the new law. |
The Styrofoam ban is among more than a dozen new laws that went into effect on New Year’s Day.
The prohibition includes food containers and loose packing fill made from what's known as expanded polystyrene. Exceptions include butcher-counter containers for raw meat.
Read the NBC story - “‘No More Foam!’ Mayor Marks Start of NYC Styrofoam Ban.”
