#polystyrene ban

Presentation to explore Maui’s polystyrene ban and its effectiveness on beach plastic

A ban on the use, sale or provision of polystyrene food service containers went into effect in Maui County more than three years ago. Researchers are exploring the question: “Did this ban improve the amounts or types of plastic on Maui beaches?”

Polystyrene Ban Takes Effect in Hawaiʻi County

The ordinance passed in 2017, and as of today, prohibits disposable single-use polystyrene foam containers on the Big Island.

Business Helps Restaurants Comply with Polystyrene Ban

The Hawaiʻi distributor of Mālama Eco Products, launched a division to service businesses statewide who need to comply with the new polystyrene bans.

Maui Polystyrene Ban Takes Effect Dec. 31

A bill restricting the use and sale of polystyrene foam food service containers in Maui County goes into effect on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.  

Draft Rules for Polystyrene Foam Ordinance Scheduled for Hearing

The public hearing for draft administrative rules on Maui’s Polystyrene Foam Ordinance No. 4457 will be held at 5 p.m. May 15 in the Planning Conference Rm

Maui Polystyrene Ban Unanimously Approved by Council

The Maui County Council on Thursday night unanimously approved of a bill to ban the use and sale of foam polystyrene food containers.