Virginia's Styrofoam Ban Goes Into Effect July 1: Here's What You Need to Know

US state to make takeout change in July 1 law that targets fast food favorites

SELECT Americans will be affected by a major takeout change starting next month. It comes as the result of a statewide ban, which targets a specific aspect of fast food dining. GettyFast food fans in one state will see a significant change next month (stock image)[/caption] On July 1, 2025, larger food vendors in Virginia will no longer be able to use containers made from polystyrene (EPS), known by many as Styrofoam, per Fox affiliate WTTG. Foo…

Virginia's Styrofoam ban goes into effect July 1: Here's what you need to know

Large food vendors across Virginia will soon have to ditch Styrofoam containers, with a full statewide ban by 2026.

Styrofoam containers will soon be banned in Virginia • Virginia Mercury

(Photo by David Tran/ VCU Capital News Service)By Katherine Hafner/WHRO Your food and drink orders in Virginia may start to look a little different. Starting July 1, large food vendors across the state will no longer be allowed to use single-use expanded polystyrene, a plastic foam material commonly referred to by the brand name Styrofoam. That includes plates, cups, bowls, trays and hinged containers. State lawmakers passed the ban four years a…

Styrofoam Containers Will Soon be Banned in Virginia

(Photo by OG Productionz) RICHMOND — Your food and drink orders in Virginia may start to look a little different. Starting July 1, large food vendors across the state will no longer be allowed to use single-use expanded polystyrene, a plastic foam material commonly referred to by the brand name Styrofoam. That includes plates, cups, bowls, trays and hinged containers. State lawmakers passed the ban four years ago, following the lead of others su…