Illinois lawmakers looking to ban foam cookware
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Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:42 PM CST
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A new proposal in Illinois could have you soon ditching styrofoam cups.
On Tuesday, a ban on all foam food ware, including cups and takeout containers, passed out of a House committee.
The EPA estimates Americans throw away 70 million foam cups every day. That waste can make it back into your home via your drinking water---
Currently, eigh states have a similar ban.
If approved by the legislature and governor, it would go into law next year.
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