Tell Congress: Stop Plastic Foam Pollution Now!
Plastic foam pollution threatens our water quality, fish and wildlife, and human health. This noxious form of pollution is non-recyclable and will never fully break down, leaving behind microplastics that impact the health of our environment and communities. This harmful plastic pollution is not necessary, as sustainable materials offer a safer and Bay-friendly alternative. It's time to say farewell to these unnecessary and toxic plastic foams!
The Farewell to Foam Act (H.R. 6654/S. 3440) is currently under consideration in Congress and would phase out the sale and use of foam food ware, packaging, and single-use coolers beginning in 2026. But right now your representatives need to hear from you. Tell them you are ready to say farewell to foam and urge them to co-sponsor this critical piece of legislation!
Plastic pollution is an ongoing tragedy for our rivers, communities, and the Chesapeake Bay, and plastic foams are the worst of it. Join CBF in urging Congress to support and swiftly pass the Farewell to Foam Act to protect our environment, wildlife, and health.
Subject Line: Support the Farewell to Foam Act (H.R. 6654/S. 3440)!
Dear Legislator,
I am writing as your constituent to urge your support for the Farewell to Foam Act (H.R. 6654/S. 3440), which would phase out single-use plastic foam from food ware, packaging peanuts, and single-use foam coolers.
Plastic foam, known as polystyrene or Styrofoam, is lightweight single-use plastic that is easily distributed across our environment and waterways. One of the most harmful forms of single-use plastic, plastic foams often contain additional toxic additives that threaten human health, with links to nervous system damage and increased risk of cancer. This noxious form of pollution is non-recyclable and will never fully break down, leaving behind microplastics that impact water quality, fish and wildlife, and human health.
Recent polling found that 70% of Americans would support a national ban on plastic foam food ware, highlighting Congress's responsibility to address the growing concern with plastic pollution. The bicameral Farewell to Foam Act (introduced by Representative Lloyd Doggett [D-TX-37] and Senator Chris Van Hollen [D-MD]) provides this opportunity to cut back on plastic in our environment and create an opportunity to utilize sustainable materials that are safer for the environment and for human health.
I urge you to support this legislation by signing on as a co-sponsor, and ultimately work towards its passage in Congress.
Sincerely,
[Name]
