Cuomo Hits the Bullseye with Congestion Pricing Push
Governor Andrew Cuomo is pulling out all the stops to secure passage of congestion pricing and help rescue New York’s long-neglected public transit system...
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Polystyrene Foam Containers Out in Nation's Largest City
GOING, GOING, GONE: In NYC, foam coffee cups and clamshells are out and environmentally preferable containers are in, as of 1/1/19. Waste360 New York City's...
Finally, a Farewell to Foam Coffee Cups and Clamshells in NYC
A New York State appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling, upholding New York City’s ban on polystyrene food and beverage containers and delivering a v...
NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson's Fast Green Start
Corey Johnson has sprung out of the starting gate by embracing a surprising number of progressive environmental initiatives in his first six months as Speaker...
NYC Takes a Step Toward Environmental Justice
The New York City Council has enacted legislation limiting the amount of trash that can be sent to overburdened neighborhoods that are home to a majority of...
Court Upholds NYC Ban on Polystyrene Containers
VICTORY – NYC's ban on polystyrene foam food and beverage containers has been upheld in court. As a result, dirty foam food cups and clamshells should...