Tag: Environment

Senate passes bill to reduce polystyrene, single-use plastics at Delaware food establishments

The Delaware State Senate on Thursday passed legislation to limit the use of polystyrene containers and many single-use plastics at food establishments throughout the state. […]

Sen. Hansen, environmental groups launch the “Delaware Freshwater Wetlands Project”

DOVER — In collaboration with over a dozen community partners, Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Sophie Phillips announced a new initiative for local students this spring called the “Delaware Freshwater Wetlands Project.” This project is designed to help teach students of all grade […]

Senate passes bill to reduce polystyrene, single-use plastics at Delaware food establishments

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate on Thursday passed legislation to limit the use of polystyrene containers and many single-use plastics at food establishments throughout the state. Sponsored by Sen. Trey Paradee, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 134 would […]

Senate passes legislation strengthening plastic bag ban in Delaware

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate voted Tuesday to ramp up the statewide prohibition on single-use plastic bags and more effectively encourage consumer adoption of reusable bags. Passage of House Bill 212 follows a year of mixed results under a […]