
I'm not one to order much takeout, but teriyaki in Seattle has always come in a styrofoam to-go container. Seattle put in a ban of styrofoam and plastic bags for restaurants and grocery stores. It's still questionable about the enforcement with local restaurants.
I'm happy to report that there's now two teriyaki places (that I know of ) that have switched from non recyclable styrofoam ...

Some Spokane County, Washington residents are rejecting to buy phosphate free dish washer detergents now required in their county. Instead, some are crossing state lines smuggling in detergents that include phosphates in them.
Water Treatment plants cannot effectively remove phosphates. The result is high algae growth in lakes and other bodies of water which deplete oxygen and endanger ecosystems ...

We've all heard the saying that your junk is someone else's treasure. This couldn't be more true in Seattle. Over the years, my office has placed bets on how long it will take before stuff we've put out on the curb gets taken. Everything from old desks, chairs, copy machines, you name it... I still have yet to put something outside that someone hasn't grabbed. I don't want to encourage people ...