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San Jose is currently taking action to become a Styrofoam-free city! Yay!
Styrofoam is difficult to recycle because there are not many facilities that have the proper equipment. And if there is food residue like cooking oil in the container, then you cannot recycle it.
"I have enjoyed the luxury of not having to buy containers," said Lauren Kates, owner of Aunt Lali's Mobile Cafe, which sells ice cream, espresso and other delicacies at events like the Jazz Festival and Tapestry Arts Festival. While she hopes the cost of the new containers won't put a big dent in her finances, she said she supports the city's effort to protect the environment. "If it's a few cents more, it's a few cents more," said Kates. "I want to help the planet." Great attitude!
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