Bill > H2261

This bill aims to prohibit the use of polystyrene foam food containers in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Defining terms like "compostable," "disposable food container," "polystyrene," and "polystyrene foam." 2. Prohibiting the sale or provision of any food ware products made entirely or partially of extruded or expanded polystyrene foam after January 1, 2024. This includes banning the use of polystyrene foam containers by stores, food distributors, and food packagers, as well as prohibiting the state from using or purchasing such containers. 3. Requiring all distributors engaged in the sale or distribution of products covered by the bill to certify their compliance to the commissioner. 4. Outlining enforcement mechanisms for the law. The bill aims to reduce the use of environmentally harmful polystyrene foam food containers in the state of Massachusetts.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2261