As reported in an article by the New York Eater, the ban on such items has been in the works for quite some time - the first talk of it came about two years ago when Mayor Bloomberg first proposed the idea. Now, after determining that foam is just another environmental danger due to its inability to be recycled, Mayor Bill de Blasio has officially pulled the plug.
For those businesses who currently supply and use products made from this material, especially restaurants, there's no need to fret yet! According to waste360, businesses will have six months to adjust to the new law before fines are handed out. During this time, those caught in the act will simply be given a warning. However, although there are alternatives to styrofoam products, the city recognizes that some small businesses may not be able to compensate with the change for financial reasons. Therefore, any non profits and small businesses that generate less than $500,000 in revenue each year are eligible to apply for hardship exemptions as of March 2015.
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