Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities

CHICAGO - In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.

A bill banning state agencies and universities from selling or distributing them has been signed by Governor JB Pritzker.

The law also requires state agencies to track their purchases of single-use plastic foodware for one year. They have to submit a report of their findings to the governor and the General Assembly.

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This goes into effect at the start of 2025.