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As summer approaches and Illinoisans come out to our beautiful lakes, parks and downtowns, there’s one thing no one wants to see lying around: polystyrene foam. From takeout containers to coffee ...
Delaware lawmakers are considering exempting state prisons from a forthcoming ban on polystyrene foam food containers. Prison officials cite cost increases and security risks associated with ...
No legal action is being taken against F&B operators at present and the feedback from stakeholders will be considered in reviewing the 2021 regulation.
By now, most of us have heard of Styrofoam, also known as Polystyrene. It’s one of the most utilized polymers out there and is found in food containers, packaging, insulation, car parts, and ...
Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal containers.
Expanded polystyrene foam, the white fluffy plastic in styrofoam, was banned in food service ware on Jan. 1. But shoppers in CA say its still on the shelves.
Cylinder deactivation boosts fuel economy by 7.5 percent. But some drivers worry about inefficiency during low-demand driving, like highways.
SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic industry may have spooked the governor into silence.
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, has formed the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), a collaborative effort designed to unite the polystyrene (PS) and expandable polystyrene ...
California, the most populous U.S. state and fifth-largest world economy, will effectively ban the use of most expanded plastic foam food containers on January 1, a move conservationists called a ...
The capability of mealworms to digest and break down plastics has been challenged in a study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
Science Electronics plastic sustainability New invention harvests static energy from waste polystyrene to produce electricity Transforming pollution into power By Zo Ahmed November 5, 2024 at 8:29 ...