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Styrofoam cups are among the items banned under Maine's new law. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) At a Glance The law goes into effect Jan. 1.Other states are considering a similar ban. Americans throw away an estimated 25 billion styrofoam cups each year. Maine became the first U.S. state to ban plastic foam containers, commonly referred to as Styrofoam, with a bill signed into law Tuesday. The new law prohibits businesses such as convenience stores, grocery stores and restaurants from selling or...