Restaurant owner could 'go broke' under blue state's proposed to-go packaging ban, he warns

A proposal being weighed by Connecticut lawmakers could change how takeout food is packaged and delivered, which critics say could impact quality and cost — and could even threaten the livelihood of individual restaurant owners, with one saying he could "go broke" as a result. 

House Bill 5524 would ban restaurants and other food service businesses from using polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, for takeout, while also limiting items like utensils, napkins and straws.

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