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HR 1918119th CongressIntroduced
Farewell to Foam Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Environment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Farewell to Foam Act of 2025 prohibits the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, loose fill packaging, and coolers starting January 1, 2028, to reduce plastic pollution and environmental harm, with specific exemptions for medical uses and enforcement through escalating civil penalties administered by the EPA.
Key Points
- 1The ban specifically targets expanded polystyrene food containers, packing peanuts, and coolers to address non-biodegradable waste accumulation in ecosystems and waterways.
- 2Medical exemptions exclude polystyrene coolers used for transporting drugs, medical devices, or biological products essential for healthcare.
- 3Violations trigger written warnings for first offenses followed by escalating civil penalties starting at $250 for second offenses and reaching $1,000 for fourth and subsequent violations.
Impact Areas
Food service providers including restaurants, schools, and hospitalsManufacturers and distributors of polystyrene foam productsRetailers selling expanded polystyrene containers and coolersMunicipal waste management systems handling plastic pollution
Generated by legislative-analyst-v1 on Nov 2, 2025