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Styrofoam at work cafeteria?

I work at the VA on Beacon Hill. Most of the food in the employee/veteran cafeterias is served in styrofoam (to go and eat in). Is this allowed under the current City of Seattle laws?

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  • 10419_143476744398_506494398_2420836_4401710_n_small
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    My understanding is that the VA, being Federal property, is exempt from local laws such as this.

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  • Adorableblackkitty_small
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    Great question. There is a place that recycles styrofoam for a reasonable fee for businesses and hospitals, if you want to get activist about it (hope so) and lobby the VA to consider it. According to their site, hosptials/labs have a lot of styro which is why they distinguish the needs of general biz from hospitals on their site. So maybe a movement to consolidate all styro at the VA could be successful if you identify your green colleagues?
    Check it out:
    http://www.styrorecycle.com/services/hospitals.htm

    You can also drop smaller loads off (no charge) at their Ikea drop off location.

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