Virginia’s Styrofoam ban takes effect July 1, 2025 for large food vendors and July 1, ... The law aims to reduce waste and health risks by eliminating Styrofoam food service containers statewide.

The virginia styrofoam ban is being implemented in two phases— the first one took effect july 1st of this year——requiring ...

Critics argue that an exemption would create a double standard, exposing prisoners to health risks while small businesses ...

On July 1, 2025, a Styrofoam ban will go into effect in Virginia, banning the polystyrene foam from being used in food containers.

Starting July 1, large food vendors across the state will no longer be allowed to use single-use expanded polystyrene, a plastic foam material commonly referred to by the brand name Styrofoam.

A Virginia state ban on single-use styrofoam containers, technically known as expanded polystyrene (EPS), became law July 1.

Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.

Legislation from the 152nd Delaware General Assembly goes into effect today. Senate Bill 51, which prohibits food ...

State Sen. Laura Fine, a Democrat from Glenview who’s sponsoring the foam container bill, said there are alternatives to polystyrene and plastic bags and that the measures are necessary “to ...

Generally, the ban will prohibit food establishments from serving customers beverages or ready-to-eat food in polystyrene foam containers. It also targets single-use plastic drink stirrers ...