ROANOKE, Va. – A new Virginia law banning foam containers took effect July 1, and businesses across the state are already feeling the financial impact.
The expanded ban prohibits businesses from using expanded polystyrene containers, better known as Styrofoam, for takeout and leftovers. The law is aimed at reducing litter and environmental waste. In downtown Roanoke, where takeout is a significant part of daily commerce — from lunch breaks to post-dinner leftovers — business owners say the transition is coming at a cost.
Macado’s counting the cost…