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Committee postpones public hearing on ban to expand polystyrene rules to thermoformed plastics
Summary
A proposed local law to amend the county code to expand the disposable polystyrene ban to include thermoformed plastics was sent back for more outreach and education after members said restaurants and the public need more notice and information.
The Energy, Environment and Sustainability Committee voted on June 3 to postpone a public hearing on a proposed local law that would expand Ulster County's disposable polystyrene ban to include thermoformed plastics.
Legislator Nolan, sponsor of the resolution to set a public hearing, and other committee members said they want more outreach and educational materials for restaurants, clarification about alternatives and pricing, and time to coordinate with county procurement and the Department of Health before holding a public…
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