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Signs of the Tide: Dig the Food. Ditch The Foam

Ever wonder why some restaurants use plastic foam (AKA StyrofoamTM) food containers and some restaurants use paper, corn starch, potato starch or sugarcane ones? What are the differences between these options, and why should restaurants make the switch? Come to Signs of the Tide to learn from experts about the human and environmental health risks associated with plastic foam food containers, available alternatives to them and how to make that transition or encourage your favorite restaurant to make the change.

The Eloisa Orozco from the Waste Management of Southern California will moderate the panel of speakers including:

  • Alicia Glassco, Education and Marine Debris Manger at San Diego Coastkeeper. Our resident expert on plastic foam and its impact on the environment, Alicia will also speak about the policies and legal issues that concern the use of Plastic Foam, such as SB 568.
  • Donna Chralowicz, Recycling Specialist at City of San Diego Environmental Services Department. She will talk about the city’s decision to stop allowing plastic foam food containers at  city-sponsored special events.
  • Michael Zouroudis, Raglan Public House General Manager. He will share his own insights about why and how he transitioned from plastic foam food containers at their restaurant.

Join us May 31 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., 2825 Dewey Road Suite 200 at NTC Liberty Station. 

We will provide you some light food and refreshments for you to enjoy.

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Slideshow photo credits include Jackie Loza and Raymond Shipps.

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