RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A statewide ban has officially taken Styrofoam off the menu in Virginia.
In 2021, Virginia lawmakers passed a law banning single-use Styrofoam containers for prepared food.
The new law was introduced in two phases. Phase 1, which began on July 1, 2025, banned the use of Styrofoam by food vendors who have 20 or more locations worldwide…