Tag: plastic pollution

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. […]

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 […]

Senate passes ban on single-use plastic bags in Delaware

DOVER – Legislation to bar most single-use, plastic carryout bags from being distributed by grocery stores around the state passed the Senate 13-8 on Thursday and will now head to the governor for signature. Introduced in April, House Bill 130 […]