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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up Documents4/18/2017 Restaurants scramble after New York bans foam packaging 1 Guardian Sustainable Business 1 The Guardian New York restaurants scramble for alternatives after city bans foam packaging Starting in July, single -use foam packaging will be banned in New York City. What are the alternatives - and what will a foam -free city look like? Leigh Stringer Thursday 22 January 201514.07 EST New York this month became the biggest US city to ban polystyrene foam, often called styrofoam. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the ban, which will take effect 1 July, after the city's sanitation department determined that polystyrene foam is non -recyclable, a hazard to marine wildlife and a contaminant to the city's organics program. The ban will affect food and drinks providers across the city, many of whom use polystyrene foam packaging to serve their customers. The city allows for around 3,000 food vendors, and upwards of 20,000 restaurants reside across the five boroughs. Polystyrene foam has been the go -to https://www.theguardi an.com/sustai nabl a-busi ness/2015/j an/22/new-york-styrofoam-ban-foam-packaging-food-restaurants 1 /4 4/18/2017 Restaurants scramble after New York bans foam packaging 1 Guardian Sustainable Business 1 The Guardian material for take-out containers for decades - mainly for its low cost and effective heat insulation. But it's also created a problem for the city's waste program. In 2014, New York's sanitation department collected approximately 28,500 tons of expanded polystyrene, and estimates that around 90% of that is from single -use food -service products like cups, trays and containers. The presence of polystyrene foam in New York's waste stream has a detrimental effect on the city's organic collection program, the department says. During the collection process, foam can break down into small pieces that get mixed in with and contaminates organic material, rendering it unmarketable for anaerobic digestion or composting. New York is not the first to come to this conclusion. Styrofoam's apparent burden on waste reduction and the local environment has seen city after city banning it. More than 70 cities across the country are already enforcing bans - or have set dates for the ban to start - including Washington DC, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Albany and Seattle. However, New York's ban could be a gamechanger, because of the city's population of more than 8 million - the country's largest - and its extensive list of eateries. Compare this to San Francisco or Seattle, for example, who both record populations of fewer than 1 million, and the potential becomes quite clear. The ban, which offers businesses a six-month grace period from when the law takes effect before fines are imposed, has been on the cards since former mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed it two years ago. Despite this, the announcement has caused mixed reaction from local businesses, consumers and suppliers. Some local businesses say they will have to increase prices because of alternatives costing more than the cheaper polystyrene foam. Others have agreed that a slight increase in cost is worth the reduced environmental impact. The New York State Restaurant Association says it will work with the city to educate restaurants on how to comply with the la,w and help them find alternative products that are "better for the environment and cost-effective". And for bigger brands, the ban is likely to accelerate their need to find alternatives. Dunkin' Donuts, known for its large polystyrene cups, will comply with the incoming ban and says it will phase the material out completely in the next two or three years. "We are currently testing a double -walled paper cup and a recyclable polypropylene cup in limited markets. We will continue to explore and test additional materials as they become available," Dunkin' Donuts says. This increased need for alternatives is seeing suppliers of green substitutes ready to push their products into the city. Vegware, a supplier of 100% compostable packaging, says it is poised to support zero -waste and waste -reduction initiatives with its products. The company's compostable products advocate and consultant, Julia Wetstein, says that the ban not only benefits the environment. "[The ban] allows restaurants and other institutional waste generators to consider the benefits of compostable products that can go along with food scraps to a composting facility, and result in a very desirable and beneficial product for soil amendment," she adds. Other cities that have banned polystyrene foam food packaging are already seeing significant benefits. A ban set to start from April this year in Minneapolis has already encouraged a number of restaurants and fast food businesses to move towards greener packaging, Minnesota senator https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jan/22/new-york-styrofoam-ban-foam-packaging-food-restaurants 2/4 4/18/2017 Restaurants scramble after New York bans foam packaging 1 Guardian Sustainable Business 1 The Guardian John Marty says. "This ban isn't causing a huge uproar, despite forcing all of the businesses to make the switch. It definitely is leading to environmentally better packaging - the restaurants are switching to recyclable packaging," he says. The ban is being well received by the public, and makes them think about the waste being generated, Marty says. "As a result, I would guess that it changes people's personal behaviour when they are shopping elsewhere, so it is likely to have an impact beyond the city borders," he adds. Giving greater insight, the city of Seattle has enforced a ban on polystyrene foam single -use packaging since January 2009. In 2008, the city recorded 516 tons of expanded polystyrene used for food packaging. By 2012, that had dropped to 174 tons. Dick Lilly, the business manager of the Seattle Public Utilities Solid Waste division, says the only reason the figure isn't zero is because the city can only regulate what's packaged on site. Packaged foods imported from outside of the city, such as those used for meat trays in supermarkets, are not controlled. As well as the substantial drop in the city's polystyrene waste, it has also seen a great influx of greener alternatives. Lilly says that when the city first reviewed the number of compostable packaging products, the number was around 70. Within four years that grew to roughly 700. Like New York, local businesses in Seattle complained about the cost impact of alternatives, says Lilly. "But our view was that we were creating a level playing field and we felt we didn't need to consider additional cost as a hardship," he adds. Lilly says the effect of banning polystyrene foam products and moving to compostable alternatives is that the compostable packaging becomes the "vehicle for moving leftover food for composting, rather than landfill". "By pushing business towards composting, we're diverting organics from landfill, which reduces the methane generation from the landfill," says Lilly. In this instance, New York's polystyrene ban has the potential to make quite a dent in its waste and methane impacts. Since you're here ... ... we've got a small favour to ask. More people are reading the Guardian than ever, but far fewer are paying for it. Advertising revenues across the media are falling fast. And unlike many news organisations, we haven't put up a paywall - we want to keep our journalism as open as we can. So you can see why we need to ask for your help. The Guardian's independent, investigative journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. But we do it because we believe our perspective matters - because it might well be your perspective, too. If everyone who reads our reporting, who likes it, helps to support it, our future would be much more secure. Become a supporter Make a contribution Topics Guardian sustainable business Ethical businessCorporate social responsibilityFood & drink industrynews https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jan/22/new-york-styrofoam-ban-foam-packaging-food-restaurants 3/4 4/18/2017 Restaurants scramble after New York bans foam packaging 1 Guardian Sustainable Business 1 The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jan/22/new-york-styrofoam-ban-foam-packaging-food-restaurants 4/4 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 1 of 12 Give POLYSTYRENE ORflINANCPS Polystyrene comes in various forms, check out the "'olystyrene Page on Beachapedia for details on the differences between polystyrene, expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam foodware or packaging, and Styrofoam. Most polystyrene ordinances only cover EPS foam foodware but some cover other EPS items and/or all polystyrene (#6) foodware items. Check out the Rise Above Plastics program page to find more info on plastic pollution and how to get involved in plastic litter reductions. Click Here for a list of current Surfrider Foundation campaigns. CALIFORNIA - 65 Ordinances that cover restaurants: Alameda (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be compostable or recyclable. Albany (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be compostable or recyclable. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 2 of 12 Belmont (2012) Expanded polysytrene ban that is essentially an extension of the San Mateo County ordinance, adopted by reference and effective October 2012. Berkeley (1988) One of the first EPS foam foodware ordinances passed in 1988 and effective January 1990. Burlingame (2011) Expanded polystyrene ban referencing San Mateo County's ordinance on May 16, 2011 and effective January 2012. Calabasas (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be returnable, recyclable, biodegradable or degradable. Click here for details. Capitola (2012) Prohibits the sale of expanded polystyrene products as part of the 2009 Plastics Ordinance that was expanded in 2012. Carmel (1989) Expanded polystyrene ban for restaurants passed in 1989. Carpenteria (effective September 1, 2009) Ban on non -recyclable plastic food takeout containers, including expanded polystyrene. Chapter 8.5 of Municipal Code. Dana Point (adopted February 21, 2012) Ban on expanded polystyrene food containers. Effective six months after adoption date. Del Ray Oaks (effective July 1, 2010) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. El Cerrito - On September 17th, the El Cerrito City Council finalized a polystyrene foam foodware ordinance for restaurants. Effective January 1st, 2014. Emeryville (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Fairfax (1993) Expanded polystyrene ban for all restaurants and food retail vendors. Title 8.16 of Municipal Code. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 3 of 12 Foster City (effective April 1, 2012) Polystyrene ban for restaurants and food vendors, adopted October 17, 2011. Fremont (effective January 1, 2011) Expanded polystyrene ban for food vendors, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Half Moon Bay (effective August 1, 2011) Half Moon Bay passed an ordinance, referencing San Mateo County's polystyrene food container ban, on May 17, 2011. Hayward (effective July 2011) Expanded polystyrene ban for restaurant vendors, requirement that takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Hercules (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban. Sec.5-3109, Title 5, Chapter 3 of Municipal Code. Hermosa Beach (2012) Polystyrene container ban. Effective March 2013. Laguna Beach (2008) Polystyrene ban, requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be recyclable. Title 7.05 of Municipal Code. Livermore (2010) Food vendors are required to use recyclable or compostable takeout food packaging. Los Altos Hills (February 1, 2012) Ban on eps and non -recyclable plastic food containers. Malibu (2005) Expanded polystyrene ban. Title 9.24 of Municipal Code. Manhattan Beach (2013) In September 2013 the Manhattan beach updated their CFC processed polystyrene food packaging ban from 1988. The new ordinance bans foam and clear polystyrene containers at restaurants. Marin County (effective January 1, 2010) Expanded polystyrene ban. Marina (2011) Expanded polystyrene food container ban. Requires the use of recyclable or compostable takeout food packaging unless alternatives are unavailable. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 4 of 12 Menlo Park (2012) Adopted San Mateo County ordinance by reference in August of 2012. Effective 11/1/12. Millbrae (2008) Polystyrene ban, requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Mill Valley (2009) Food vendors and city facilities are prohibited from using expanded polystyrene foam food containers. Monterey City (2009) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Monterey County (effective November 2010) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Title 10, Chapter 10.42 of Municipal Code. Morgan Hill (2014) In October 2013, Morgan Hill City Council approved an expanded polystyrene foodware ban similar to other ordinances in Santa Clara County. Effective April 22, 2014. Newport Beach (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban. Title 6, Section 5 of Municipal Code. Novato (2013) City Council approved a polystyrene foodware ban for restaurants in May 2013 that is effective January 1, 2014. Oakland (2007) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be compostable. Businesses that generate a large portion of litter must pay a litter fee. Title 8.07 of Municipal Code. Pacific Grove (2008) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Title 11, Chapter 11.99 of Municipal Code. Pacifica (effective January 1, 2010) Expanded polystyrene ban. Palo Alto (effective April 22, 2010) Expanded polystyrene ban. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 5 of 12 Pittsburg (1993) CFC processed polystyrene ban. Title 8.06.210 of Municipal Code. Portola Valley (effective October 25, 2012) Polystyrene ban (San Mateo County ordinance). Pleasenton - In April 2013 Pleasenton City Council passed an expanded polystyrene foam ban for food vendors effective July 2013. Redwood City (effective January 1, 2013) Polysytrene ban (San Mateo County ordinance). Richmond (effective August 5, 2010) Polystyrene ban, requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be compostable. Salinas (passed August 16, 2011) Expanded polystyrene ban on takeout containers San Bruno (effective April 1, 2010) Polystyrene ban, requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. San Carlos (effective July 1, 2012) Adopted the San Mateo County ordinance by reference. Chapter 8.27 of Municipal Code. San Clemente (effective July 1, 2011) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban in 2004. City Council passed a citywide ban for food vendors in 2011. San Francisco (2007) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. San Jose (2010/2013) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban for special events established in 2010. Citywide EPS foam ban for restaurants/food vendors passed in 2013. San Leandro (effective November 1, 2012) Expanded polystyrene food container ban, adopted October 2011. San Mateo City (2013) Ordinance includes a ban on all polystyrene foodware at food vendors with limited exceptions passed by City Council in May 2013. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 6 of 12 San Mateo County (2008 and 2011) Government facility polystyrene ban passed in 2008. An expanded ban for the rest of unincorporated San Mateo County was passed in 2011, effective July 1,2011. San Rafael (2013) City Council ;passed a polystyrene foam ordinance in September 2012 that is effective September 2013. Santa Clara County (Effective February 1, 2013) The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted an eps takeout container ban for unincorporated parts of Santa Cleara County on June 5, 2012. Santa Cruz City (2012) Ban on sale of all foam polystyrene products. Prior to 2012, the City banned the distribution of expanded polystyrene food containers, with a requirement that the food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Santa Cruz County (2008 and 2012) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Title 5, Section 46 of Municipal Code. The ban was expanded to prohibit the sale of all expanded polystyrene products in stores on April 17, 2012. Santa Monica (2007) Polystyrene ban with requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be recyclable. Visit their website for more information. Sausalito (effective September 1, 2008) Food vendors and city facilities and events are prohibited from using expanded polystyrene foam food containers. Scotts Valley (2009) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Seaside (effective August 4, 2010) Polystyrene ban with requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. South San Francisco (2008) Polystyrene ban, requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 7 of 12 Watsonville (2009) Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Title 6, Chapter 6 of Municipal Code. West Hollywood (adopted 1990) Polystyrene ban for restaurants and food vendors. Yountville (1989) Expanded polystyrene food container ban. OTHER CA Ordinances and Mandates covering Government facilities or specific venues (10): Aliso Viejo (2005) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. Ordinance #2004-060 Huntington Beach (2005) Government facility and city -sponsored event expanded polystyrene ban. See page 12. Laguna Hills (2008) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. Laguna Woods (2004) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. Los Angeles City (2008) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. Chapter IV, Article 13 of Municipal Code. Los Angeles County (2008) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. Orange County (2005/6) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. San Juan Capistrano (2004) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. Sonoma County (adopted 1989) Government facility expanded polystyrene ban. Title 19, Section 19.6-1 of Municipal Code. Ventura County (2004) Government facility and county -sponsored event expanded polystyrene ban established by County Board of Supervisors 2004 resolution. FLORIDA http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 8 of 12 Bal Harbour (2014) Ordinance prohibiting polystrene at all stores, restaurants and beaches. Bay Harbor Islands (2015) Ordinance prohibiting polystrene in restaurants. Coral Gables (2016) Ordinance prohibiting use of polystyrene by chain stores, chain food stores, city vendors and at special events. Hollywood (1996) Ordinance prohibiting the use of all plastic single -use foodware at restaurants east of the I ntercoastal Waterway Key Biscayne (2014) Ordinance prohibiting polystrene on beaches and in local parks. Also prohibits city contractors and city facilities from utilizing polystrene. Miami Beach (2014) Ordinance prohibiting the sale/use of polystyerene food service articles at all city parks, buildings, events and sidewalk cafes. North Bay Village (2015) Surfside (2015) MAINE Statewide (adopted 1993) bans use of expanded polystyrene for serving individual portions of food or a beverage at a facility or function of the State or of a political subdivision unless containers are recylced (which is near -to impossible). Freeport (1990) Town ordinance prohibits restaurants, retail food vendors, and town vendors from selling or serving prepared food in EPS products, and food packagers from packaging meat, eggs, bakery products or other food in EPS containers. Portland (adopted April 2015) - Ordinance bans sale and use of expanded polystyrene food and bevegage containers. Brunswick (effective date Oct. 1 2016) - Ordinance bans expanded polystyrene foam food packaging. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 9 of 12 Topsham (effective date May 7, 2017) - Ordinanr bans expanded polystyrene foam food packaging. South Portland (effective date Mar. 16, 2016) - Ordinance prohibits restaurants, cafeterias, coffee shops, food trucks and other food service establishments from distributing their products in polystyrene foam packaging. MASSACHUSETTS Town of Amherst (2012) Town bylaw banning expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam foodware at restaurants in town. Effective January 1, 2014. Town of Brookline (2013) City ordinance banning all types of polystyrene foodware at restaurants passed November 2012 and effective by December 2013. Town of Great Barrington (1990) Town ordinance banning polystyrene food or beverage containers at retailers. City and County of Nantucket - more info needed. City of Somerville (2014) City ordinance bans the use of EPS foam containers and cups at takeout food establishments effective May 2014. Town of Williamstown (2015) ordinance prohibits retailers from sale, use and distribution of foam and rigid polystyrene in packaging material and food service ware, including straws, but adds exceptions for biodegradable, marine -degradable, compostable, reusable, and recyclable products. NEW JERSEY Rahway (1997) City ordinance bans retail food vendors located within the City of Rahway from selling, giving or providing eating utensils or food containers to any consumer within the City of Rahway if said eating utensil or food container is composed of polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride. NEW YORK http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 10 of 12 Albany County (2014) County legislators passed an expanded polystyrene ban for chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide. Passed in November 2013 and effective May 2014. City of Glen Cove (1988) City ordinance banning all types of polystyrene foodware at restaurants. New York City (2015) City ordinance banning all types of polystyrene foodware and foam packaging peanuts. OREGON Portland (2008) City ordinance prohibits restaurants and retail food vendors from serving prepared food in styrofoam products (both on premises and take-out), exempts non -profits. Part of the city policy of the City of Portland to reduce the amount of solid waste, both generated and disposed of, by promoting aggressive waste prevention and recycling activities. TEXAS San Marcos (2012) City ordinanc€ prohibits any person to use, carry, dispose, or possess styrofoam products in any city park or in or upon the waters of the San Marcos River. Styrofoam products include but are not limited to coolers, ice chests, cups, plates, toys, floats, kickboards, rings or swimgear. (Styrofoam linings used as floatation devices or dock supports are exempt from this section if fully encapsulated by water -based acrylic or latex coating, or fully enclosed within the structural framework of a boat.) WASHINGTON Issaquah (2009) City ordinance banning all types of polystyrene foodware at 'food service businesses' such as restaurants, food trucks, etc. San Juan County (2010) County ordinance banning expanded polystyrene foam foodware at 'food service businesses." Seattle (2009) City ordinance banning all types of polystyrene foodware at restaurants in phases. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 11 of 12 WASHINGTON DC The Washington DC City Council (2014) passed the Sustainable DC Omnibus Act of 2013, including a ban on EPS foam. INTERNATIONAL Guyana (2014) In August 2013, the Government announced plans to ban expanded polystyrene effective in May 2014. Haiti (2012) Haiti's government ordered a plastic bag and foam foodware ban effective October 2012 but early reports claim a lack of enforcement as alternatives are sourced. Not UPDATED regularly - PLEASE Send any additions or edits to rap@surfrider.org. SIGN UP FOR SURFRIDER'S NEWSLETTER Enter your email and get the latest info about our national and chapter related initiatives straight to your inbox twice a month. Email Address Sign Up ABOUT US Our Mission Our Model Environmental Policies Our Team Our Board Partners http://www.surfrider.org/pages/polystyrene-ordinances 4/18/2017 Polystyrene Ordinances - Surfrider Foundation Page 12 of 12 Surf Industry Coastal Defenders Ambassadors OUR WORK Our Approach Initiatives Campaigns Chapters WHY SURFRIDER? 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Rincon, Corona, CA 92878 951-738-1800 http://www.adva ncedpaper.com Molded Fiber 100% Recycled Paper Henry Molded Products 71 N. 16th St., Lebanon, PA 17042 717-273-3714 http://www.henr ymolded.com/ Molded Fiber 100% Recycled Paper Huhtamaki 9201 Packaging Dr., De Soto, KS, 66018 1-0-913-583- 3205 http://www2.huh tamaki.com/web/ north-america Molded Fiber 100% Recycled Paper Salazar Packaging, Inc. 12351 South Industrial Drive East, Plainfield, IL 60585 815-609-3600 http://www.glob eguardproducts.c om ecocradle Molded Packaging Seed husks and Mushrooms Ecovative Design LLC 60 Cohoes Ave, Green Island, NY 12183 518-273-3753 http://www.ecov biodegradable /compostable ativedesign.com Paper Dunnage/Wraps Kraft Paper 5-layer indented Uline multiple 1-800-956- 5463 http://www.uline .com Cellulose 100% recycled, Recyclable, 1-800-956- http://www.uline Wadding Reusable Uline multiple 5463 .com Kraft Paper Recycled indented Salazar Packaging, Inc. 12351 South Industrial Drive East, Plainfield, IL 60585 815-609-3600 http://www.glob eguardproducts.c om 8295 National Paper Nuts 100% Recycled packing peanuts PaperNuts.com Highway, Pannsauken, NJ 856-532-0333 http://papernuts. com 10 Old Sherman TigerPad 100% recycled, Recyclable, Reusable Sealed Air Protective Packagin Turnpike, Danbury, CT 06810 203-791-3500 www.sealedairpr otects.com 4119 White 98% biobased Cortec Bear Parkway, Saint Paul, MN http://www.cort kgilletter@cort Bio Wrap content Corporation 55110 800-426-7832 ecvci.com evci.com Recyclable http://expandos. mbaldwin@ex Paper products paper Expandos multiple 303.329.8477 com pandos.com Paper products recylable, repulpable, other Cortec Corporation 4119 White Bear Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55110 800-426-7832 http://www.cort kgilletter@cort ecvci.com evci.com Molded Starch Peanuts 1-800-956- http://www.uline starch peanuts Uline multiple 5463 .com 720 Florida Avenue, Minneapolis, 1-800-597- http://www.starc starch peanuts biodegradable StartTech, Inc. MN 55426 7225 htech.com 123 West packing peanuts not starch, biodegradable Puffy Stuff Market /st. Lebanon, TN 37087 615-444-5433 http://puffystufft n.com EdoPackingPean 2001 County Rd C2 W, Roseville, MN http://www.ecop ackingpeanuts.co starch peanuts decomposable uts.com 55113 877-552-2668 m packing peanuts non-food renewable materials Sealed Air Protective Packagin 10 Old Sherman Turnpike, Danbury, CT 06810 203-791-3500 www.sealedairpr otects.com Green Cell starch peanuts and pads Adams Foam 4737 S. Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 773-523-5252 http://www.ada msfoam.com/ biodegradable complies with ASTM and ISO Starch Foam Earth Cell bio-polyols American Excelsior Company 850 Avenue H East, Arlington, TX 76011 1-800-326- 3626 http://www.amer icanexcelsior.com Ainacore S5.0 Bio-Based Foam natural oil polyols Malma Composites 10326 Roselle St., Suite #103, San Tiego, CA 92121 858-525-5191 http://www.mala macomposites.co m Suspension Packaging Korrvu cellulose fibers, +30% recycled Sealed Air Protective Packagin 10 Old Sherman Turnpike, Danbury, CT 06810 203-791-3500 www.sealedairpr otects.com suspension packaging reusable film packaging Suspension Packaging 40 Falls Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708 1-888-558- 5956 http://www.susp ensionpackaging. com Padded 100% Paper Bags Films, Cartons Films, cartons cellulose, corn Nature Works/Ingeo 15305 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345 http://natur eWOrkSIIC.CO CYl Practice Greenhealth © 2013