Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 27 to approve a ban on Styrofoam containers. If the bill is approved by Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland will become the first U.S. state to ban such containers due to their harmful impact on human health, the environment and ocean pollution. Styrofoam is widely used for food containers because it helps maintain temperature and prevents spills, however the plastic is highly toxic to humans and the environment. The bill will now go to Republican...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/maryland-could-become-the-first-state-to-ban-plastic-foam-containers
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