TheCityofSeattlehasbannedtheuseofexpanded.pdfVIP

Food Container Fact Sheet The City of Seattle has banned the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS, sometimes called “Styrofoam”) food service containers and cups in all restaurants. When does the ban take effect? January 1, 2009 What are typical products made out of EPS? “Clamshells,” bowls, plates, and beverage cups are typical products. What should my business do? You must stop using EPS food service products by January 1, 2009. You may change to any alternative products, but the City recommends switching to compostable materials.You must change to recyclable plastic or compostable food service products, including lids and utensils, by July 1, 2010. Why switch to compostable products? In addition to the negative environmental impacts of EPS, Seattle wants to compost as much food waste as possible. Compostable products allow easy one-step disposal of food waste and service ware into your compost bin. Where can I find substitute products? You will find information and compostable alternatives wherever you buy food service products. If you choose to compost, you must use products that are approved compostable by the City of Seattle and Cedar Grove Composting. Learn more at /plasticfoamban or (206) 343-8505 9/2008 Food Container Fact Sheet La Ciudad de Seattle prohibió en todos los restaurantes el uso de los recipientes para alimentos y vasos que contengan poliestireno expandido (EPS), a veces llamado “espuma de poliestireno”. ?Cuándo entra en efecto la medida? El 1ro de enero de 2009 ?Por lo general, cuáles productos se fabrican con EPS? Los productos comúnmente fabricados con EPS son los recipientes tipo “Almeja,” además de tazones, platos y vasos. ?Qué debo hacer en mi establecimiento? Usted debe dejar de utilizar los productos para servir alimentos que contengan EPS antes del 1ro de enero de 2009. Puede cambiarse a cualquiera de los productos alternativos, aunque la Ciudad recomienda hacerlo a materiales que sean compostables