Oregon State Legislature: Ban on Environmentally Hazardous Polystyrene Passes Oregon Senate
April 04, 2023
April 04, 2023
SALEM, Oregon, April 4 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on April 3, 2023:
Bipartisan coalition of Senators passed Senate Bill 543. Sponsored by Senator Janeen Sollman (D-Hillsboro), SB 543 would prohibit the use of polystyrene foam containers and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sales of prepared food.
"Polystyrene is a threat to the health of our communities and our land," said Senator Sollman. "This is a step towards . . .
Bipartisan coalition of Senators passed Senate Bill 543. Sponsored by Senator Janeen Sollman (D-Hillsboro), SB 543 would prohibit the use of polystyrene foam containers and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sales of prepared food.
"Polystyrene is a threat to the health of our communities and our land," said Senator Sollman. "This is a step towards . . .