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Scientists develop game-changing process that could help solve growing global trash issue — here's how
It can be powered exclusively using available solar panels and other clean energy sources. Scientists develop game-changing ...
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 ...
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.
Minnesota Daily12d
Opinion: Styrofoam should be banned
Most foam cups and containers are not technically Styrofoam, but are made of polystyrene foam according to Melissa Valliant, communications director for Beyond Plastics, a nonprofit organization ...
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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.
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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Portland’s only Styrofoam recycler wants you to stop buying single-use plastics
The company opened a customer drop-off that accepts polystyrene foam — commonly called by the brand name Styrofoam — for a fee. Owner Christopher Regis founded Green Century in 2008 after ...
Watertown Public Opinion3d
Factory equipment catches on fire at Watertown's Benchmark Foam
Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a call just before 5 a.m. Wednesday. The Jan. 8 general fire alarm was called at Benchmark ...
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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 ...