The World's Fifth-Largest Economy Is About to Ban Most Polystyrene Foam
California, the most populous U.S. state and fifth-largest world economy, will effectively ban the use of most expanded ...
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Scientists develop game-changing process that could help solve growing global trash issue — here's how
According to SciTechDaily, researchers have discovered that iron-based electrocatalysis transforms polystyrene foam into ...
Styrofoam food containers are now banned in Oregon
Several Oregon cities have already had bans in place, including Ashland, Eugene, Florence, Lincoln City, Medford, Milwaukie, ...
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Oregon’s ban against Styrofoam takeout containers takes effect
An Oregon law pushing restaurants to use eco-friendly takeout containers is now in effect. Approved by the Oregon Senate and ...
Is The Party Over For Plastic Foam Foodware Packaging?
As environmental concerns grow, more and more U.S. states are banning or restricting the use of plastic foam foodware.
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City of Kalamazoo, MI Hosts EPS Foam, Electronic Recycling Event
The city of Kalamazoo took steps to protect the environment with an EPS foam, electronic and oral product collection Saturday ...
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Oregon Styrofoam ban is now in effect, with some restaurants still not ready
A new state law which took effect on Jan. 1 prohibits restaurants and food vendors from using Styrofoam to-go containers.
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Styrofoam food containers are now banned in Oregon
As of Jan. 1, a new state law takes effect that bans restaurants and food carts from using polystyrene foam, commonly known by the trademarked product name Styrofoam. Senate Bill 543 passed 20-9 ...
Most U.S. schoolchildren toss their lunch trays every day. Here’s a better way.
A Rhode Island school is ditching plastic foam trays at lunchtime in favor of reusable stainless steel trays and sporks. It’s cut lunch waste 90 percent.