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City Council Bill Would Take Out City's Styrofoam

Submitted by Jerri Campbell, Aug 29, 2007 16:03

Toxicology studies show that styrene, a possible carcinogen and endocrine disruptor, can move into food and drink within as little as ten minutes of exposure. The migration of contaminants is dependent upon temperature and fat content. For our health, polystyrene (seen as styrofoam and plastic #6) should be banned across the entire country!

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