A precedent has been established among West Coast cities in leading the ban on all Styrofoam products. Portland, Oregon had the first ban that was enacted in the late eightes and in following years close to 100 cities nation wide have either an ordinance in place or are currently working on one. Other major cities include: L.A., Oakland, Santa Monica, Seattle and San Francisco. Philadelphia and New York City are currently working on getting an ordinance passed through city council.

We feel it is time for the Midwest and more importantly Chicago to step up to the plate and follow the lead of the already 100+ cities in banning the use of Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) food packaging. Mayor Daley touts our city as being green but how green are we if our LEED certified, green-roofed buildings are serving on Styrofoam products?