It’s a new year, and that means the end of Styrofoam to-go containers in Oregon. As of Jan. 1, a new state law takes effect that bans restaurants and food carts from using polystyrene foam ...
EUGENE, Ore. – A major environmental change is coming to Oregon, as a bill passed with bipartisan support in 2023 is banning the use of Styrofoam food containers. Starting January 1, 2025, Senate Bill ...
1. The legislation bans food vendors from giving customers prepared dishes in polystyrene foam containers, commonly referred to as Styrofoam. Food vendors who violate this law could face a penalty ...
The second phase of the ban covers styrofoam food containers as well as plastic ... that come packaged with drink packages, Styrofoam trays for packaged meat products and medical equipments.