News from DEC's Office of Environmental Justice - Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 11/15/2021 12:01 PM ESTDEC Delivers - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation |
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Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates |
Foam Free NY Outreach Materials Now AvailableEffective January 1, 2022, no covered food service provider or store (retail or wholesale) will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam in New York state. In addition, no manufacturer or store will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute polystyrene loose fill packaging (commonly referred to as packing peanuts) in the state. Proposed 6 NYCRR Part 353 will implement the prohibition on the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene foam containers and loose fill “packing peanuts.” Educational materials that provide information about New York State’s foam ban are now available. Materials include a flyer and rack card summarizing the requirements of law and a social media toolkit with graphics. Please check back to the foam ban webpage for materials that are translated into different languages. Waiver Request Form Now Available Public Comment Period
DEC will accept written public comments through November 22, 2021 at foamban@dec.ny.gov. For more information about NY state’s Foam Ban contact, foamban@dec.ny.gov with any questions. |