PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 18, 2025
Kudos to the Maine Legislature for advancing LD 1928, a bill that would gradually do away with single-use plastic toiletry bottles in most hotels and motels in Maine. Major hotel chains have already made or have committed to making the switch to refillable containers. This bill could keep some 73 million single-use plastic items out of Maine’s waste stream every year — a significant benefit for the environment, but also a potential cost savings for hotels and motels, as refillable containers can be more economical. By reducing single-use plastics we can help protect our environment and our economy. LD 1928 is a commonsense step to reducing our plastic waste. It should pass and Gov. Mills should sign it. ~ Sandy Scholar, Greenville Junction