Presentation to explore Maui's polystyrene ban and its effectiveness on beach plastic

A ban on the use, sale or provision of polystyrene food service containers went into effect in Maui County more than three years ago. Researchers are exploring the question: “Did this ban improve the amounts or types of plastic on Maui beaches?”

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