Polystyrene Foam Ban in City of San Luis Obispo, CA

The Surfrider Foundation San Luis Obispo Chapter worked in coalition with members of SLO FOAM Free to advocate for a ban on the distribution and retail sale of polystyrene foam products in the City of San Luis Obispo, CA. This is a strong action to curb polystyrene foam litter and is more expansive than an ordinance that only applies to distribution of EPS food service wares. On June 2, the City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that prohibits the distribution or sale of polystyrene foam products not encased by a more durable materials.