Tag: banning styrofoam
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Maryland Becomes 1st State to Ban Styrofoam Takeout Boxes
Last week, Maryland became the first state in the USA to ban the use of styrofoam takeout containers. The law went into effect on October 1, 2020, and was first approved during the 2019 state legislative session. The ban includes items such as carryout containers, trays, plates, and cups. It will affect food service as…
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Maine Declares Ban on Styrofoam That Hurts the Environment
Food containers made of Styrofoam, or polystyrene, have been banned from Maine businesses after governor Janet Mills signed a bill last week. The law will go into effect January 1, 2021, and will make the use of Styrofoam containers used for takeout illegal since they cannot be recycled. Maine is the first state to ban…