Based on the facts that Styrofoam (or expanded polystyrene) is petroleum based, (which is a nonrenewable resource and a significant emitter of greenhouse gases), non-biodegradable, a top contributor to hazardous waste, and releases toxic chemicals styrene and benzene when exposed to hot, acidic, alcoholic, or oily substances, this policy bans the further purchase of Styrofoam for ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University affiliated programs.
Styrofoam foam food service containers shall not be sold, used, provided, or offered for use at any ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University authorized concession, university sponsored event, or university program. ½ðɳÓéÀÖ will transition to using PCW (post-consumer waste) materials for its single use foodware needs. ½ðɳÓéÀÖ is allowed a phase-in period to use up the remaining stock of Styrofoam containers, until July 1, 2021, at which point an alternative material must be used.
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