Polystyrene can be chemically recycled using heat, but repeated treatments degrade the material, causing it to lose strength and flexibility. Because this process requires specialized facilities ...

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced the formation of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), marking a ...

The alliance aims to expand recycling access for polystyrene and drive higher recycling rates.

Polystyrene is pretty much an environmentalist's nightmare. It's difficult to recycle in most areas and does not biodegrade if simply thrown away. But, because the stuff is so incredibly useful ...

But large supermarkets often do collect some of these items for recycling. Polystyrene food packaging is not recyclable at all. The best you can do is to check your local waste collection website ...

An curved arrow pointing right. EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this video incorrectly stated that Styrofoam is a brand owned by The Dow Chemical Company. In fact, DuPont de Nemours Inc. took ...

After a long day of party prep, the last thing you want is to spend hours scrubbing pots, pans, and serving dishes.

The study details a cost-effective method for producing ethylbenzene -- an additive that improves the functional characteristics of sustainable aviation fuels -- from polystyrene, a hard plastic ...

Lucas County residents can kick off the new ... related items that cannot be recycled curbside. Artificial Christmas trees, string lights and packaging Styrofoam (#6 only) will be accepted at ...