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prima:Styrofoam coolers at beaches and public recreation areas: any progress since the ban took effect five years ago?

Those consulted agree that the lack of education, signage, and data on the issue threatens the environmental benefits the measure aims to achieve

July 29, 2026 - 11:19 AM

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The photo shows trash and foam coolers abandoned on El Alambique Beach in Isla Verde, Carolina, following the most recent San Juan Night in June 2026. (Alex Figueroa Cancel)

At a gas station in Cataño, Puerto Rico, the manager looks toward an empty shelf and responds, “I’m out of them; I’ll get more tomorrow,” when asked whether they have foam coolers available. He is unaware that, by law, every establishment that sells these products must display a sign informing consumers that their use is prohibited in balnearios, beaches, and bodies of water in Puerto Rico.

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