Folly poised to be first to ban polystyrene coolers, cups from beach – USA

Posted on September 6, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting Regulations

FOLLY BEACH — This city is poised to become the state’s first seaside community to ban polystyrene coolers and food-and-beverage containers, balloons and plastic bags from its sandy shores.

Source: Folly poised to be first to ban polystyrene coolers, cups from beach

Ingested polystyrene, plastic and balloons have been identified as a cause of sickness and fatalities in sea turtles. On a microscopic level, miniscule particles of plastic and polystyrene can leach into the environment and move up the food chain, scientists say.

Balloons are a must to go as they can travel so far before they fall down.