King Joins Charge to Curb Pollution Threat Posed by Foam Containers
December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King has introduced bicameral legislation to phase out single-use plastic foam food service products, "loose fill" such as packing peanuts, and non-medical disposable coolers - materials known to cause adverse health effects and pollute waterways. The Farewell to Foam Act would prohibit the sale and distribution of these items beginning January 2 . . .
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King has introduced bicameral legislation to phase out single-use plastic foam food service products, "loose fill" such as packing peanuts, and non-medical disposable coolers - materials known to cause adverse health effects and pollute waterways. The Farewell to Foam Act would prohibit the sale and distribution of these items beginning January 2 . . .