Supervisors ban foam food containers at most L.A. County facilities
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 00:21
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The products — which can last 100 years and often end up in storm drains, killing birds and marine mammals — will be banned at county hospitals, golf courses and concessions. Jails will probably be exempt.Taking what could be the first step toward a far wider ban, Los Angeles County supervisors voted this week to restrict foam food containers from most county offices and concessions.