New York State plans to ban styrofoam packaging in 2022

In 2019, New York officially banned the use of foam packaging. Now they want to extend such a ban to the entire state. This was stated by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the newspaper writes. Events.

About the ban

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, as part of his state agenda for the period until the end of 2020, proposed the banning of disposable styrofoam food containers.

As suggested by his proposal, “the bill would authorize the State Department of Environmental Protection to consider and take measures to restrict or prohibit other packaging materials when an environmental impact is detected.”

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This law, if adopted, will enter into force two years later - in 2022. It risks becoming the toughest statewide ban in all of America.

Why did you decide to ban polystyrene

As stated in the governor's statement, "Styrofoam is one of the most common pollutants and poses a health hazard - it affects both people and the environment."

It is used everywhere, while polluting water and harming nature. “It will continue to pollute our waters and harm our wildlife if we don't act,” Cuomo said.

Thanks to the new law, authorities expect to move one step closer to a more ecological and sustainable future.

Who the law touches

The ban will affect enterprises using expanded polystyrene for containers. This could be restaurants, catering, food trucks, grocery stores and culinary outlets, the source explained.

At the same time, the ban will not affect some manufacturers. For example, those who use expanded polystyrene containers for pre-packaged products, which are sealed until receipt at a restaurant or catering, as well as for packaging raw meat, fish or eggs.

What will be the penalty for violations

Individuals in case of violation of this prohibition will be fined. First, the fine will be $ 250, then $ 500, $ 1000 and $ 2000 for the second, third and fourth offenses, respectively.

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• State Governor Andrew Cuomo promised that marijuana will be legalized in New York this year. This can bring to the budget, which is in a state of deficit, $ 300 million per year in tax revenue.
• Also, given the financial situation of the state, Cuomo relies on proposals that would require little or no government funding. For example, a ban on gun ownership for people who have committed certain offenses in other states; the ban on foam containers with food; outlawing synthetic opioids similar to fentanyl.
• Cuomo earlier promised to cancel in New York tax, which is imposed on only half of the population.