Monterey Joins Ban on Polystyrene Take-Out Containers!
Submitted by lauren on Tue, 02/10/2009 - 10:01.
On February 3rd, Monterey joined Santa Cruz, Capitola, Pacific Grove and Scotts Valley on our ban on polystyrene (Styrofoam) take out containers! Laura and Lauren attended the city council meeting and spoke up with their support, along with about 35 other city residents and organizations.
The ordinance applies to restaurants, catering trucks, grocery stores, supermarkets, delicatessens, other stores, shops and sales outlets, and organizations serving food at special events. Violators would be subject to citations and fines. The ordinance was introduced Tuesday and will be read again at the council's Feb. 17 meeting for final adoption. It goes into effect six months after that date.
It is a great victory for our oceans and generations to come!
The ordinance applies to restaurants, catering trucks, grocery stores, supermarkets, delicatessens, other stores, shops and sales outlets, and organizations serving food at special events. Violators would be subject to citations and fines. The ordinance was introduced Tuesday and will be read again at the council's Feb. 17 meeting for final adoption. It goes into effect six months after that date.
It is a great victory for our oceans and generations to come!
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