Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon has signed a bill into law that bans the production, sale, and distribution of polystyrene foam cups and takeout food containers statewide starting in 2025. The new law is part of a broader legislative effort to replace single-use plastics with reusable alternatives. The polystyrene law also bans toxic "forever chemicals" in food packaging. Oregon is now the 10th state in the U.S. to ban polystyrene foam food containers. The new reuse law could protect those who are already familiar with refilling their own jars, tins, and tubs.

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