Friends,

Great news! HB1902 – the bill to ban expanded polystyrene food and beverage containers – has reported out of the Agriculture Committee and is on the House floor. The House could vote on this bill as soon as Tuesday.

It’s time to pick up your phone and call your delegate to express your support for HB1902!

Styrofoam food and beverage containers are a major source of plastic pollution in our state, threatening our wildlife and waterways. Toxic chemicals from Styrofoam, a petrochemical product, can also leach into food and drinks, leading to increased rates of cancer, neurological issues, and depression in people with high exposure. And on top of all this, studies have shown that Styrofoam cannot be recycled in an economically feasible and environmentally responsible way.

Read full bill text here.

Call your delegate NOW to urge support for this bill!

Find contact information for your State Delegate here. All you need to do is type your address into the search box.

Yours in action,

Julie Kimmel & Helene Shore
Co-chairs, 350 Fairfax

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