Hawaii Could Become the First State to Ban Most Plastics at Restaurants

Hawaii could become the first state to ban most plastics at restaurants. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The Aloha State has passed ambitious laws to curb environmental damage, including banning certain sunscreens that can harm coral reefs and committing to the Paris climate accord’s goals.

Now Hawaiian lawmakers are trying to get rid of single-use plastics in eateries across the state.