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Maryland and Maine are the first states in the U.S. to put a plastic foam container ban on the books, but other states aren't far behind.<\/p>\n

On May 24, Maryland became the nation's second state to ban polystyrene foam cups and containers, after Gov. Larry Hogan let the bill become law without his signature. Maine passed a polystyrene foam ban earlier this year. Maryland's ban will go into effect on July 1, 2020, nearly a year sooner than Maine's.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese two states did something historic in becoming the first in the country to ban single-use plastic foam,\" said Alex Truelove, director of our national network's Zero Waste campaign. \"Other states should seize the opportunity and follow suit.\"<\/p>\n

Legislatures in Oregon, New Jersey, Connecticut and Vermont are considering similar bans.<\/p>\n

\"Nothing we use for five minutes should be allowed to pollute our planet for hundreds of years,\" said Alex. \"I\u2019m happy to know Maryland and Maine agree. Who\u2019s next?\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more and take action in your state.<\/a><\/p>\n