Attachment 2
Polystyrene Merchant Survey
CALIFORNIA
About the survey
The City of South San Francisco is considering an ordinance to ban the retail sale of expanded or extruded polystyrene (EPS) foam food service ware (e.g. foam plates, bowls, cups, lids, trays). These products are sometimes referred to as EPS or Styrofoam™ and may have a #6 resin code on the bottom and are white in color. The purpose of the ordinance is to reduce polystyrene foam food ware in waterways, improve water quality, and improve the health of our residents.
Your response to this survey will remain anonymous; however, the results of this survey may be shared with City staff to better understand potential impacts to the business community.
1. What type of business do you own and/or manage? Required • Grocery Store and/or Produce Market
Convenience Store
O Discount Store
Warehouse Club
Drug Store/Pharmacy
Other
2. Do you currently sell any polystyrene or foam food service ware or coolers? Required
) Yes
O No
• Unsure
3. If you do sell any polystyrene or foam products, how long might it take you to sell the remainder of your inventory? Required
• 0-1 months
• 2-3 months
4-6 months
O 6 months or longer
N/A
4. Are you supportive of a proposed ban on the retail sale of polystyrene products? Required
Yes
No
Unsure
5. Would a ban on the retail sale of polystyrene adversely affect your business? Required
Yes
No
Unsure
6. If yes, how so?
7. Is there anything else you would like the City to be aware of?