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It’s not just plastic and paper bags that will be going away May 4 once New Jersey’s single-use plastic bag ban goes into effect statewide. Styrofoam products — including cups, plates, and ...
Critics argue that an exemption would create a double standard, exposing prisoners to health risks while small businesses ...
Some Styrofoam containers are marked with a seal that indicates they're safe for microwaving. However, if you're at all concerned, you may want to take the extra time to plate your food and then ...
Correction officials said that in 2024, the department used 3,000 cases of 500 Styrofoam plates, ... "I'm not sure how you can make a weapon out of a biodegradable plate, but, ...
"The truth is I buy these at a quantity of 100 plates for $80," said Juan Jose Burgozay in Spanish indicating a Styrofoam to-go container. "These (plastic containers) go for $120 or $130." ...
SEATTLE — A ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, better known as Styrofoam, containers goes into effect in Washington state on June 1 and businesses will need to make the switch or ...