Maryland may become the first state to ban plastic foam food containers and cups
The Legislature has approved bills to ban polystyrene -- commonly known as plastic foam -- cups and food containers. If a final measure is passed and the governor signs it, Maryland would be the first state to implement such a ban, environmental group Natural Resources Defense Council says.Could squid protein be an eco-friendly answer to our plastic problem?Democratic Delegate Brooke Lierman is the primary sponsor of the House bill.
"Not only will costs go up for restaurants and be passed onto consumers, but because comparable products weigh more and many cannot be recycled, costs will increase due to higher tipping fees at landfills," Locklair Tolle said.The American Chemistry Council, the trade association of chemical manufacturers, voiced opposition to the legislation.
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