Senate Bill 51 goes into effect Tuesday, July 1. The bill mandates restaurants not use polystyrene containers, more commonly known as Styrofoam containers.
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Delaware is bidding adieu to the polystyrene carry-out boxes, commonly known as Styrofoam, in restaurants. On Tuesday, Governor John Carney si…
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware State Senate on Thursday passed legislation to limit the use of polystyrene containers and many single-use plastics…
Polystyrene to-go containers are a staple in the restaurant industry, but some Senate Democrats want to ban them for the sake of the environment.
Senate Bill 51 looks to ban polystyrene to-go containers, along with single-service plastic coffee stirrers, cocktail and sandwich picks, and plastic straws (unless requested by a consumer.)