Foam cups and food containers do not naturally degrade so they present a problem for trash collection and disposal. (AP photo) New York City spends upwards of $2 billion a year to get rid of its ...

Do some recycling research ... Some Blue Apron Meal Kits Are Cheaper Than Buying the Groceries Polystyrene foam containers: These foam containers are some of the most used for takeout and delivery ...

And when these foam containers end up in a landfill, they can leach harmful chemicals and contaminate the soil and water. Although containers made with this material may have a recycling symbol ...