Dive summary:
- Officials in Somerville, Mass. passed 9-1 legislation this week to go forward with the citywide ban on polystyrene take-out containers. Violators will face a $300 fine.
- The decision was fought by Dunkin’ Donuts and Dart Container, a producer of the foam containers.
- Similar to other cities that have adopted similar measures, the ban will not affect uncooked foods such as eggs or meat.
From the article:
Despite resistance from companies including Dunkin' Donuts and Dart Container, a producer of polystyrene foam packaging, Somerville's Board of Aldermen voted 9-1 in favor of the ban, The Boston Globe reported.
The ban, which will go into effect in May 2014, will not affect packaging for uncooked foods like eggs and meat, the article indicates. Violators could be fined as much as $300. ...