It's time to join the already 100 + cities nationwide by banning styrofoam food packaging in Chicago.
  

BANS ACROSS THE U.S.

A precedent has been established among West Coast cities in leading the ban on all Styrofoam products. Portland, Oregon had the first ban that was enacted in the late eightes and in following years over 100 cities nation wide have either an ordinance in place or are currently working on one. Other major cities include: L.A., Oakland, Santa Monica, Seattle, and San Francisco. Philadelphia and New York City are currently working on getting an ordinance passed through City Council.

We feel it is time for the Midwest and, more importantly, for Chicago to step up to the plate and follow the lead of the already 100+ cities in banning the use of Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) food packaging. Our former Mayor Daley touted us as being one of the most environmentally cities in the nation, and Mayor Emanuel, with his Sustainable Chicago 2015 plan, is continuing that mission. So how can both of these green-hearted mayors allow the presence of Styrofoam throughout our city? How green can we really be if our LEED certified, green-roofed buildings are serving Styrofoam products?

Cities that have banned Styrafoam Food Packaging

  • Alameda, CA: Styrofoam banned 1/1/2008
  • Albany City: Styrofoam banned 9/1/2008
  • Aliso Viejo, CA: Styrofoam banned 6/2/2004
  • Amherst, MA: Styrofoam ban begins Jan 1 2014
  • Berkeley, CA: Styrofoam banned 6/1/1990
  • Brookline, MA: Styrofoam ban begins 12/1/2013
  • Calabasas, CA: Styrofoam banned 4/1/2008
  • Capitola, CA: Styrofoam banned 6/1/2009
  • Carmel, CA: Styrofoam banned 1/1/1989
  • Emeryville, CA: Styrofoam banned 3/1/2007
  • Fairfax, CA: Styrofoam banned 1/1/1993
  • Freeport, ME: Styrofoam banned 1/1/1990
  • Glen Cove, NY: Styrofoam banned 6/1/1989
  • Hecules, CA: Styrofoam banned 5/1/2008
  • Huntington Beach, CA: Partial Styrofoam ban 4/19/2004
  • Laguna Beach, CA: Styrofoam banned 7/1/2008
  • Los Angeles, CA: Partial Styrofoam ban
  • Malibu, CA: Styrofoam banned 7/1/2005
  • Milbrae, CA: Styrofoam banned 1/1/2008
  • Monterey, CA: Styrofoam banned 8/17/2009
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • Newport Beach, CA: Styrofoam banned 6/1/2009
  • Oakland, CA: Styrofoam banned 1/1/2007
  • Pacific Grove, CA: Styrofoam banned 6/1/2008
  • Pacifica, CA: Styrofoam banned 1/1/2010
  • Palo Alto, CA: Styrofoam banned 4/22/2010
  • Pittsburg, CA: Partial Styrofoam ban 1/1/1993
  • Portland, OR: Styrofoam banned 6/12/1990
  • Rahway, NJ: Styrofoam banned 12/1/1996
  • Richmond, CA: Styrofoam banned 7/1/2010
  • San Bruno, CA: Styrofoam banned 4/1/2010
  • San Clemente, CA: Partial Styrofoam ban 3/1/2004
  • San Francisco, CA: Styrofoam banned 6/1/2007
  • San Jose, CA: Partial Styrofoam ban 11/10/2009
  • San Juan County, WA: Styrofoam banned 4/22/2010
  • San Mateo County: Styrofoam banned 4/1/2008
  • Santa Cruz, CA: Styrofoam banned 10/18/2008
  • Santa Monica, CA: Styrofoam banned 2/9/2008
  • Scotts Valley, CA: Styrofoam banned 6/17/2009
  • Seattle, WA: Styrofoam banned 7/1/2010
  • Sonoma, CA: Partial Styrofoam ban 1/1/1989
  • Suffolk County, NY: Styrofoam banned 1/1/1998
  • Ventura County, CA: Partial Styrofoam ban 10/1/2004
  • West Hollywood, CA: Styrofoam banned 7/1/1990

Other Cities Currently Considering Bans

  • New York, NY: Partial Styrofoam ban proposed
  • Boston, MA: Proposed Styrofoam ban
  • Philadelphia, PA: Proposed Styrofoam ban
  • Somerville, MA: Proposed Styrofoam ban
  • Boston, MA: holding hearings to discuss ban

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