Finally, our long awaited ban on polystyrene foam (aka “styrofoam”) will go into effect on January 1, 2022 in NY State!

The banned items include:

• Single-use expanded polystyrene foam food service containers used for prepared food and beverages, including but not limited to: bowls, cartons, clamshells, cups, lids, plates, and trays; and
• Packing peanuts or other void-filling, loose fill packaging products made of expanded polystyrene foam.

Spread the word! If you know any business owners or organizations who will be impacted, please share this information with them. They can download this information from the NYSDEC as either a two-page PDF flier or a one-page PDF card.

Any questions? If you have any questions at all, please reach out to the New York State Department of Conservation via email at: foamban@dec.ny.gov

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