Do You Support Banning Polystyrene Food Containers in Newton?
The Newton Board of Aldermen's Programs & Services Committee is scheduled to discuss the item later this week.
Coming on the heels of a discussion about a possible fee for single-use plastic bags, the Newton Board of Aldermen will now consider whether to ban polystyrene-based disposable food containers in the city. Six aldermen have docketed an item requesting a prohibition of the polystyrene containers (more commonly known as styrofoam) if the packaging takes place in Newton food establishments. The item, which was docketed in early January, reads as follows: ALD. DANBERG, ALBRIGHT, BLAZAR, RICE, LINSKY AND CROSSLEY requesting a prohibition on polystyrene-based disposable food or beverage containers in the City of Newton if that packaging takes place on the premises of food establishments within the City. The Board of Aldermen's Programs and …
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Adam Maleson
4:37 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Let's kill two turkeys with one stone by replacing the board of aldermen with styrofoam dummies. The transition will be practically seamless. more ›