Anti-Styrofoam Initiative

10/05/2015

New research reveals that mealworms can subsist on a diet of Styrofoam, which could have big implications for the recycling industry.

03/02/2015

San Francisco is taking big strides towards a sustainable future! Check it out! http://globalflare.com/san-francisco-becomes-the-first-city-to-ban-sale-of-plastic-bottles/

In a bold move toward pollution control, San Francisco has just become the first city in America to ban the sale of plastic water bottles, a move that is building on a global movement to reduce the huge amount of waste from the billion-dollar plastic bottle industry. Over the next four years, the b…

11/01/2013

Make sure to have a safe, fun, and styrofoam-free Halloween everybody!

09/25/2013

Cupertino is still on the edge on making an expanded polystyrene and plastic bag ban! Spread the word and get involved!
http://www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_23864658/cupertino-sunnyvale-among-cities-considering-ordinances-banning-polystyrene

The cities of Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Altos and Mountain View are considering ordinances that would phase out expanded polystyrene, commonly known as foam foodware.

01/11/2013

Just like Sunnyvale, the city of Cupertino is considering an EPS ban along with a reusable bag ordinance. Meeting starts at 7, discussion starts at 7:45, and email the council to show support! http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=41

Californians govern themselves by two sources of power. One way is to adopt a charter or constitution, which sets forth the basis and authority for all future actions not in contradiction with State law. The other way is to follow the provisions and requirements established by the State as General L...

12/20/2012

If you haven't heard the good news, expanded polystyrene has been banned from being used in restaurants and food services throughout sunnyvale!

10/10/2012

http://www.good.is/posts/thanks-to-student-activism-los-angeles-schools-have-banned-styrofoam !!

Thanks to Student Activism, Los Angeles Schools Have Banned Styrofoam

10/10/2012

Hey everyone, if you live in the Sunnyvale area, then come to the Sunnyvale City Council meeting on Thursday at 7:00 pm! The meeting is being held to decide whether Styrofoam should be banned in Sunnyvale or not, so it is very important that we get as many supporters as possible! Every voice counts!!

09/18/2012

Sneak peek at the development of our new non-polystyrene foam cup! Your support means the whirl'd to us as we move towards better choices!

08/08/2012

Hey guys check this out...if there is anytime to act, it's now.
http://www.change.org/petitions/california-state-legislature-it-s-time-to-ban-the-foam-in-california?utm_source=action_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8910&alert_id=MIAFxdCZSu_eStJZbVPzU

Out at sea floating plastic outweighs all the plankton in the North Pacific 6 to 1. On land California spent over $42 million on litter cleanup along...

05/26/2012

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05/25/2012

Taking Care of Business!!