Montana moves to ban styrofoam containers in food industry

Single-use plastic bans quietly shelved

Plans to phase out all polystyrene and PVC food packaging have been indefinitely pushed out by the coalition Government as part of its new waste strategy. Single-use plastics have been phased out in two tranches so far under plans developed by the last government, but Cabinet decided to postpone the final one in December 2024. In Minister for the Environment Penny Simmonds’ new waste strategy, a formal removal of the deadline was notified. Accor…

Montana moves to ban styrofoam containers in food industry

Legislation would provide a five-year phaseout of styrofoam containers used to serve or package ready-to-eat food.