Md. Senate Passes Styrofoam Ban, Would be Nation's First Statewide styrofoam ban.

[elleng]

Maryland is one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to ban foam food containers.

On Tuesday the state Senate passed a bill to ban restaurants, grocery stores, and other food providers from using expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers. Retail sales of EPS food containers would also be illegal. The bill passed 34 to 13 with bipartisan support.'>>>

https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/baybulletin/2019/3/5/md-senate-passes-styrofoam-ban-would-be-nations-first-statewide-ban

[hlthe2b]

1. way past due... One of the key reasons (prior to the LGBT controversies) Chick Fil A and

I never really "got on"...

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Not quite what the article title promises. Very limited. State-wide but very shallow. . . . nt

[elleng]

4. 'On Tuesday the state Senate passed a bill to ban restaurants, grocery stores, and

other food providers from using expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers. Retail sales of EPS food containers would also be illegal. The bill passed 34 to 13 with bipartisan support. . .

But opponents say a foam container ban would hurt small businesses by costing them extra. Says Senator Justin Ready (R-5), “"This bill does not move the needle at all on protecting the environment. And it is going to be a tremendous inconvenience on the little guy... Let’s reconsider this ill-conceived policy."

An example given: Maryland’s ever-popular sno-ball stands, which serve their icy treats almost exclusively in Styrofoam cups.'

[Bleacher Creature]

3. Great! Proud to be a Marylander today! NT