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Boynton Beach latest South Fla. city to eliminate Styrofoam April 21, 2021 at 12:51 PM EDT - Updated April 21 at 3:31 PM
Earth Day is on Thursday and Boynton Beach is doing its part to help preserve our delicate environment.
Commissioners in Boynton Beach unanimously passed a measure Tuesday night to eliminate Styrofoam and polystyrene foam products on city property and city facilities.
Sustainability coordinator Rebecca Harvey said this is a small step to helping the environment.
She adds other city s like Delray Beach have similar measures in place, but Boynton Beach s new ordinance includes balloons and confetti. Rebecca Harvey says the new measure in Boynton Beach is a small step to reduce nonbiodegradable materials.
Boynton Beach latest South Florida city to reduce use of Styrofoam, promote environmental awareness
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Associated Press
Posted at 12:36 PM, Apr 21, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-21 15:21:35-04
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. â Earth Day is on Thursday and Boynton Beach is doing its part to help preserve our delicate environment.
Commissioners in Boynton Beach unanimously passed a measure Tuesday night to eliminate Styrofoam and polystyrene foam products on city property and city facilities.
Sustainability coordinator Rebecca Harvey said this is a small step to helping the environment.
She adds other city s like Delray Beach have similar measures in place, but Boynton Beach s new ordinance includes balloons and confetti.