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Should Styrofoam Containers Make Room for Greener Options?

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Molly Solomon
Published February 6, 2014 at 12:01 AM HST
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Flickr / st3v3l33

Among Hawaii’s many charms is the humble plate lunch. And chances are that lunch will likely be served in a Styrofoam container. Lawmakers this session are trying to change that and push local restaurants to go green. HPR’s Molly Solomon reports.
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Environmentwastebiodegradablestyrofoam
Molly Solomon
Molly Solomon joined HPR in May 2012 as an intern for the morning talk show The Conversation. She has since worn a variety of hats around the station, doing everything from board operator to producer.
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