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New York State lawmakers push for expanded ban on polystyrene foam containers, specifically targeting foam coolers. Proposed legislation aims to restrict sale and distribution of nonbiodegradable foam containers for cold storage.

New York State lawmakers push for expanded ban on polystyrene foam containers, specifically targeting foam coolers. Proposed legislation aims to restrict sale and distribution of nonbiodegradable foam containers for cold storage.

New York State lawmakers push for expanded ban on polystyrene foam containers, specifically targeting foam coolers. Proposed legislation aims to restrict sale and distribution of nonbiodegradable foam containers for cold storage.

As of July 1, single-use plastic shopping bags can no longer be handed out and businesses must charge at least 15 cents for a paper shopping bag.

As of July 1, single-use plastic shopping bags can no longer be handed out and businesses must charge at least 15 cents for a paper shopping bag.

Orange to an equally bright blaze pink. and in the age of tweets and texts, the state of ohio is going retro. students there will now be required to learn how to write in cursive by the end of the fifth grade. just some of the new laws americans are waking up to this new year. >> and right here in new york, actually, foam containers are banned now because they cannot be recycled. so poppy, restaurants are going to have to find other ways for the take out. >> very good point. thank you, jean. hap...

States with similar bans intended to stop the cycle of pay discrimination against women and minorities. >> i think theres an element of this about us competing, and we dont want to be known as the state where women can be lowballed. >> reporter: in new york city, its illegal to sell anything in foam containers made from polystyrene, something that cannot be recycled. >> plastic works just as good, and the paper cups. same difference. less landfill. >> reporter: foam packing peanuts are also bann...

This that us competing, and we dont want to be known as the state where women can be -- >> in new york city, its illegal to sell anything in foam containers made from polystyrene, something the city says cannot be recycled. a ban on clam shell containers. >> plastic works as good. same difference. less landfill. >> foam packing peanuts also banned in the city. washington state cracks down on people who misrepresent companion or emotional support pets as trained service animals. >> ive had my dog...

♪ ♪ steve: all right. its a quarter before the top of the hour, some quick headlines on this wednesday. its the final straw for malibu. the famous california beach town voting to ban all plastic straws and cutlery in an effort to save the environment. businesses have until june 1st to make the switch to more environmentally friendly items. the city already banning plastic bags and foam containers. a british school defending itself after being mocked online from banning students from touching...

Fats in restaurants, but you can use trans fats at homes. he banned smoking in restaurants and bars, but you can smoke on the street and at home. so just because you dont ban something completely doesnt mean that you cant do something to improve public health. and thats precisely what this is. >> one way he can win this is to say, just instead of banning it in some places, im going to ban it everywhere. you can make the ban even more inclusive. >> you can become more expansive with this, but thi...