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Despite passing a bill in 2019 that outlawed the use of single-use expanded polystyrene foam containers, Maine lawmakers recently extended an exemption for certain products that runs halfway through ...

State officials launched a “Foam Free Virginia” campaign in line with the legislation. The Virginia Department of ...

Large food vendors across Virginia will soon have to ditch Styrofoam containers, with a full statewide ban by 2026.

“Styrofoam is also known as expanded polystyrene. It is made from styrene, a derivative of fossil fuels, and then chemical additives are added to it to create the package.

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Changes are coming to the containers people often use for takeout food and drinks. A ban on expanded polystyrene containers, also known as Styrofoam, takes effect in Virginia ...

The bill would prohibit the use of expanded polystyrene foam, also called styrofoam, in restaurants or food establishments beginning Jan. 1, 2028.

The ban has been in effect since January because of a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that included a restrictions on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foodware, commonly called Styrofoam, unless the ...