Lege TREND. State Passes Styrofoam Ban

Where: Maine

What: A ban selling or distributing polystyrene AKA styrofoam

What businesses are covered in the ban?

• convenience stores
• restaurants
• grocery stores 

3 Reasons why the stat ebanned styrofoam?

• detrimentally impacting Maine’s economy
• Top 10 items littered
• Doesn’t readily decompose & difficult to recycle in Maine

Governing | Maine Becomes First State to Ban Styrofoam