By Theresa-Marie Wilson ~
Pismo Beach is the second city in the county to ban the use of extruded or expanded polystyrene foam food and drink containers, commonly known as Styrofoam. Last week, the City Council voted 5-0 to establish an ordinance putting an end to the product within city limits.
Common items affected by the ban include food containers such as coffee cups, plates, and take-out boxes. Examples of exempt products that use expanded polystyrene include surfboards and life preservers. Further, the ordinance does not include single-use disposable items such as straws, cup lids, or utensils.
