Oregon's Styrofoam Ban Increases Costs for Businesses
(Portland, OR) -- Oregon's statewide ban on Styrofoam to-go containers began January 1, raising costs for businesses. Replacing Styrofoam with alternatives could increase expenses by 50 dollars for every 100 containers. Noncompliance may result in fines of 100 dollars for businesses and 500 dollars per day for producers. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will provide enforcement details on Friday.



