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Connecticut officials move forward with bill to ban polystyrene foam containers

If passed, polystyrene foam containers would not be allowed in Connecticut restaurants or schools.

Apr 4, 2023, 2:29 AM

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State officials have once again moved a bill forward to ban polystyrene foam containers.
If passed, polystyrene foam containers would not be allowed in restaurants or schools.
The Education Committee approved the bill Monday.
It will head to the Connecticut House next.


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