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IL SB3677
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits stores in Illinois from selling or distributing disposable food service containers composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam beginning January 1, 2022.
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Defines "disposable food service container" as single-use serviceware including takeout containers, packaging for meat/eggs/bakery products, and leftover containers.
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Defines "polystyrene foam" as blown polystyrene and expanded or extruded foams using styrene monomer.
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Applies to retail establishments including convenience stores, restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, and farm stands selling prepared foods directly to consumers.
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Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules to implement the ban.
Legislative Description
EPA-POLYSTYRENE FOAM BAN
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/14/2020
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