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Illinois one step closer to phasing out Styrofoam food containers
Environmental groups are praising progress on a measure to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Environmental groups are praising progress on a measure to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Illinois.
The proposed law would begin the transition away from single-use plastic polystyrene in 2024.
The bill passed the Illinois House on Tuesday. It goes to the Senate next.
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