Maine Bans Polystyrene Food And Beverage Containers

Maine Gov. Janet Mils signed a bill April 30 banning all polystyrene food containers beginning Jan. 1, 2020. Maine thus became the first state to ban such containers outright. But similar legislation is being considered in 10 other states. Bans have long been in effect in many local municipalities in California and elsewhere. NRN: Maine…