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Lawmakers hear bill to ban polystyrene food-service ware; sponsor and health scientists cite health and recycling concerns
Summary
Representative Andy Josephson presented HB25 to ban polystyrene in most food-service contexts and certain state procurement; witnesses testified polystyrene is nonrecyclable and poses health and environmental risks, and the bill was set aside for further consideration.
Representative Andy Josephson told the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee May 11 that House Bill 25 would ban polystyrene food‑service ware in restaurants and in certain state procurement, citing public‑health and environmental concerns and pointing to alternatives.
"This bill would ban the use of polystyrene principally in two ways," Josephson said, describing the focus on takeout food service and some…
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