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Is the IWMA’s proposed Styrofoam ban ordinance illegal?

Written on 8 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE While arguments rage over a proposed countywide ordinance to ban Styrofoam food containers, a retired San Luis Obispo County deputy county counsel contends the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) does not have authority to pass ordinances. [Cal... (Continue reading)

SLO IWMA board votes for Styrofoam ban

Written on 10 May, 2018 in Daily Briefs | One comment

The San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) board overwhelmingly endorsed the idea of a countywide ordinance imposing a ban on Styrofoam food containers. [Cal Coast Times] At a meeting Wednesday that pitted environmentalists against restaurant owners, the... (Continue reading)

SLO IWMA seeking countywide Styrofoam ban

Written on 9 May, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority board will consider a plan to enact a countywide ban on Styrofoam food containers on Wednesday. [Cal Coast Times] Five of the seven cities in SLO County — Arroyo Grande, Grover... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay vote for Styrofoam bans

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay city councils both voted in favor of Styrofoam bans on Tuesday. Morro Bay council members voted unanimously for the ban. The Arroyo Grande council voted 4-1, with Councilwoman Barbara Harmon dissenting. The bans will... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach council votes for Styrofoam ban

Written on 19 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Pismo Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a ban on Styrofoam food and drink containers. Barring a reversal of the vote, the Styrofoam ban will take effect on Jan. 14. More than 80 cities in California have... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay plans to ban Styrofoam

Written on 22 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Like San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay will soon ban Styrofoam, according to a city news release. On Sept. 8, the Morro Bay City Council endorsed a ban on Styrofoam products and directed staff to draft a corresponding ordinance. The council... (Continue reading)

SLO council votes unanimously for Styrofoam ban

Written on 3 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a ban on Styrofoam food and drink containers. [Tribune] The ordinance will prohibit restaurants from giving Styrofoam containers to customers. It will also ban the retail sale of Styrofoam... (Continue reading)

SLO Council slated to ban Styrofoam

Written on 27 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council will soon vote on a plan to ban Styrofoam food and drink containers, a move the council majority has already endorsed. The proposed ordinance would ban the use of Styrofoam containers and cups in... (Continue reading)

SLO council voices support for Styrofoam ban

Written on 3 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Four out of five San Luis Obispo city council members endorsed a proposed ban on Styrofoam products during a public hearing Tuesday evening. The council directed city staff Tuesday to draft an ordinance banning the use of Styrofoam food and... (Continue reading)