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Maine is 1st State to Ban Single-Use Foam Containers

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine has banned single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. Maine now becomes the first state to enact a prohibition, though dozens of communities across the country, including Berkeley and New York City, already have bans in place. Some date back...

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