In 2020, NYS passed the Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Fill Packaging Ban( link to DEC EPS foam webpage). Effective January 1, 2022, no covered food service provider or store will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam in the state. In addition, no manufacturer or store will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute polystyrene loose fill packaging (commonly referred to as packing peanuts) in the state. Read the full language here.


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