Alameda considers ban on Styrofoam

Alameda considers ban on Styrofoam
# Degradable paper as opposed to polystyrene is an idea that appears to be catching on in Bay Area
By Alan Lopez

STAFF WRITER
Article Launched: 11/27/2007 02:58:54 AM PST

By Alan Lopez

STAFF WRITER

Donna Meadows, the manager of the Little House Cafe on Blanding Avenue doesn't use containers made of polystyrene foam -- commonly known as Styrofoam -- for her take-out items.

It's part of her philosophy for the kind of cafe she's running -- one that serves fresh, organic food. Not only is polystyrene bad for the environment, she said, but it's "yucky to eat off of."

"We try to be conscious of the environment," she said, "and things that are good for the planet, are good for people."

Soon restaurant owners in Alameda may not have a choice about what kind of containers they use for their food. The city is considering a ban on polystyrene food containers, and it may happen as early as next month.

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