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RESOLUTION No. 17160
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE USE OF
STYROFOAM PRODUCT CONTAINERS.
WHEREAS available scientific evidence indicates that chlorofluorocarbons
(CFC's) deplete the earth's protective ozone layer when discharged into the
atmosphere; and
WHEREAS CF'C's are utilized in the manufacturing proccess of approximately ten
4 percent of polystyrene foam food product (styrofoam) containers; and
WHEREAS styrofoam food product containers are not biodegradable if disposed
of in a landfill; and
I WHEREAS styrofoam food product continers are fully recyclable,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City (it Palm Springs
that all citizens and businesses within the City are encouraged to retrain
from utilizing styrofoam product containers unless they are recycled.
ADOPTED this 10th day of _June_, 1990
AYES: Councilmembers Broich, Hodges, Murawski , Neel and Mayor Bono
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST : _ CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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REVIEWED & APPROVED
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