Council members moved to ban certain types of styrofoam across the city, building on its 'zero waste' initiative.
and the new styrofoam ban, which is set to take effect on April 23, 2023, will affect restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and vendors.
“Today, the second largest city in the nation will send a clear message that expanded polystyrene has no place in our city’s future,” Councilman Mitch O’Farrell said at a briefing before Tuesday’s meetingHe continued, “We’re leading by example by committing to zero-waste policies in the operation of the city, and we’re moving forward with some of the boldest local ordinances in the country to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Craig Cadwallader, the policy coordinator with Surfrider South Bay, which focuses on protecting beachesadded at the briefing, “L.A. can lead the pack. What happens in L.A. doesn’t stay in L.A. It’s seen worldwide. So this is a really big deal, and makes a big difference not just here in Los Angeles, but beyond — perhaps in other countries as well.”
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