SB 51 w/ HA 1, HA 2, HA 4 — Session Law

… TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE PLASTIC IMPLEMENTS AND POLYSTYRENE CONTAINERS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. WHEREAS, discarded single-service plastic items and polystyrene packaging from food, beverages, and ot …

… RENE CONTAINERS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. WHEREAS, discarded single-service plastic items and polystyrene packaging from food, beverages, and other products constitute a significant and growing portion of litter found in Delaware’s parks, beac …

… o recycle polystyrene products is very limited so polystyrene products are rarely recycled; and WHEREAS, once used for food or liquids, polystyrene may not be recycled: and WHEREAS, non-biodegradable and non-recyclable materials pose a challe …

… llenge to any environmentally and financially responsible solid waste management program; and WHEREAS, regulation of food packaging is necessary to encourage a recyclable waste stream and to reduce the volume of solid waste disposed and th …

… rene foam has an expected lifetime of 500 years in landfills; and WHEREAS, at least 71 nations have banned polystyrene food items; and WHEREAS, 8 states have passed polystyrene foam bans for food establishments including our neighboring state …

… S, at least 71 nations have banned polystyrene food items; and WHEREAS, 8 states have passed polystyrene foam bans for food establishments including our neighboring states of Maryland and New Jersey; and WHEREAS, polystyrene products are ei …

… our landfills or become litter where they can harm humans and wildlife, including marine animals; and WHEREAS, many food establishments have already stopped using polystyrene products because there are recyclable or compostable alternativ …

… styrene and benzene, which are suspected carcinogens and neurotoxins that are hazardous to humans; and WHEREAS, hot foods and liquids, in particular, start to melt and break down polystyrene upon contact, causing some toxins to be absorbe …