AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine has become the first state to ban single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam.
The Natural Resources Council of Maine said that Maine's the first state to enact such a ban. Similar legislation passed Maryland's legislature in April, but it's unclear whether that state's Republican governor, Larry Hogan, will sign it.
Companies such as Dunkin' and McDonald's have pledged to or have already eliminated foam cups, while communities around the globe are also considering bans of their own. In December, European Union officials agreed to ban some single-use plastics, such as polystyrene food and beverage containers, in an effort to curb marine pollution.
The law will prohibit"covered establishments" like restaurants and grocery stores from using polystyrene containers. Hospitals, seafood shippers and state-funded meals-on-wheels programs will be exempt. Such industry groups asserted that the bill doesn't mean consumers will stop littering. The groups said they're taking voluntary steps to make plastic package reusable, recyclable or recoverable by 2030. The plastic industry in January committed to spending $1.5 billion over five years to end plastic waste through a new nonprofit, The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, according to American Chemistry Council lobbyist Margaret Gorman.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Maine becomes 1st state to ban single-use foam containersMaine has become the first state to ban single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. Tuesday
Consulte Mais informação »
Maine replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' DayThe state of Maine officially replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day on Friday, joining a growing list of states that are changing the name of the holiday to honor Native American communities.
Consulte Mais informação »
Maine becomes the first state to ban StyrofoamCNN News, delivered. Select from our newsletters below and enter your email to subscribe.
Consulte Mais informação »
Why Godiva Is Opening A Cafe In New York -- And Why It Has Plans For 2,000 Around The WorldBelgian chocolate maker Godiva wants you to think of it when you want a breakfast sandwich, a lunch salad or an afternoon pick-me-up coffee and cookie. With millennials in mind, it opened its first permanent U.S. cafe in New York on Thursday and plans to open 2,000 of these cafes globally.
Consulte Mais informação »
Sanders holds 1st press briefing since Feb. 28, but for kidsWhite House press secretary Sarah Sanders held her first briefing in more than a month Thursday, but her questioners weren't working journalists. Journalists who cover President Donald Trump and the White House on a daily basis have been waiting for a similar opportunity since Feb. 28, the last
Consulte Mais informação »
When Prescribing Cures For 'Overpriced' Drugs, Government's First Duty Is Do No HarmElected officials and regulators are rushing forward with ideas to artificially reduce the cost of prescription drugs without first understanding the complexities of the drug development and pricing process, a shortcoming that could have troubling implications for American health care.
Consulte Mais informação »
BeefChain Receives First USDA Certification For A Blockchain CompanyBeefChain, a company meshing the world of blockchain with the beef supply chain, received certification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Process Verified Program. BeefChain is the first blockchain company to receive such USDA certification.
Consulte Mais informação »
10 Essential Strategies To Succeed In Your First JobMillions of college graduates are about to launch their careers--but are they ready for success in the workforce? These ten strategies will give them an inside track to accelerate their success in any organization.
Consulte Mais informação »