Ocean trash and overflowing landfills have drawn widespread attention to the plastic waste that we put into our environment. In response, communities around the world work hard to reduce, reuse, and ...

This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. Watch this video to learn more about polystyren In this Spotlight Earth episode, you will learn about the widespread use of polystyrene, or ...

Expanded polystyrene, or styrofoam, is hard to recycle. Reduce usage, repurpose the packaging, or seek out town and shipping ...

Polystyrene foam is still being sold in the state of California despite a ban that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. (Susanne Rust/Los Angeles Times) Styrofoam coffee cups, plates, clamshell takeout ...

The collaboration aims to keep post-consumer waste within a food-grade loop, contributing to a circular economy in the ...

Polystyrene, the polymer commonly used to make foam packaging, insulation, and food containers, is notoriously difficult to recycle. Instead of turning the material into new polystyrene products, ...

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State representatives on Wednesday introduced a bill that would prohibit retailers from selling or distributing single-use foodware made of polystyrene foam, more commonly known by the brand name ...

HOLLAND — The city of Holland has been working with artificial intelligence software company Prairie Robotics to help identify recycling contaminants and educate residents about what can and can’t go ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - The polystyrene, or white packing foam, drive is set to return to Hawthorne on Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the municipal pool complex by Wagaraw Road and May Street.