Australian scientists manage to break down 90% of styrofoam polystyrene plastics in 30 minutes using violet light, air, and ...

“Plastic bags, styrofoam, straws, they’re an environmental menace.” He said the bill would be a milestone for New Jersey, and deem the Garden State a leader in the nation for protecting the ...

The suit claims Atlanta-based WinCup continues to sell, distribute and market foam products in California despite a state law ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed several bills last month aimed at reducing plastic and polystyrene use. Two other bills environmental advocates say are important steps to improving reusable systems and m… ...

Recycling the wrong things makes the whole system run slower. Here are seven takeout containers that don't belong in your recycling bin.

Plastic bottles, plastic bags, snack wrappers, foam takeout containers, foam coffee cups, packing materials: these common, everyday items make up 85% of our waste stream.

Plastic foam coffee cups tossed nonchalantly into garbage cans—after they've served as vessels for morning caffeination or an afternoon pick-me-up—can languish in landfills for many years ...

Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of polystyrene foam. It is used as packing material, insulation and similar uses. It is extruded polystyrene foam. Coffee cups, take-out containers and egg cartons ...

Critics argue that an exemption would create a double standard, exposing prisoners to health risks while small businesses ...

Plastic foam packaging has been a persistent target of environmental groups in Oregon, who note they break up easily into tiny pieces and can find their way into the food chain.

Students picking up a cup of coffee or a salad to-go from Princeton University eateries won’t have to get used to New Jersey’s upcoming ban on single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam on college ...

Polystyrene, a wildly popular type of plastic, can withstand seriously punishing conditions while refusing to break down, and environmentalists have urged lawmakers to ban or dramatically limit ...