Polystyrene Ban Sign On Letter[2] Copy

To: Honorable Members of the Albany County Legislature Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building 112 State Street Albany, NY 12207 Re: Local Law “S” for 2017 “Food Services Waste Reduction Act” Dear Albany County Legislators: We, the undersigned, write... More

To: Honorable Members of the Albany County Legislature Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building 112 State Street Albany, NY 12207 Re: Local Law “S” for 2017 “Food Services Waste Reduction Act” Dear Albany County Legislators: We, the undersigned, write to express our strong support for Local Law “S” for 2017, which will expand the current ban on polystyrene products in chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide to all restaurants and food establishments in Albany County. As small business owners in Albany County, we believe the safety of our customers takes precedence over all else, and have all made a commitment to not use toxic plastic foam – we take pride in the quality of the food and drink we serve, and prefer to present it in a healthier and less wasteful way. We are also cognizant of the fact that this unnecessary waste never biodegrades. And due to the overwhelming attendance at public meetings by your constituents, who have taken time out of their day to speak Less