• Vista Chamber Business Survey

    Proposed Expansion of the City's Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Ban

  • The Vista City Council is scheduled to consider expanding the City's existing polystyrene (Styrofoam) ordinance at its August 11 meeting.
    The current ordinance prohibits food service providers from using polystyrene food containers for prepared food.
    The Environmental Commission has recommended expanding the ordinance to include retail sales and distribution of additional foam products, including:

    • Foam coolers/ice chests
    • Shipping and packing materials
    • Pool and beach toys
    • Dock floats/buoys
    • Egg cartons
    • (Potential future consideration of additional foodware requirements)

    The Vista Chamber would like to understand how these proposed changes could affect our local businesses. Responses will help inform our discussions with City leaders.

  • What best describes your organization? (Select all that apply.)*
  • Does your business currently sell, use, or distribute any polystyrene (Styrofoam) products?*
  • Which of the following products does your business currently sell or use? (Select all that apply.)*
  • If these products were no longer allowed to be sold or distributed in Vista, how would your business be affected?*
  • What impacts do you anticipate? (Select all that apply.)*
  • If your business expects increased costs, what do you estimate the annual financial impact would be?*
  • How much advance notice would your business need to comply with an expanded ordinance?*
  • Overall, do you support or oppose the proposed expansion of the ordinance?*
  • May the Vista Chamber contact you for additional information or to request permission to share your comments with City Leaders?*
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