Expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) are both made from the same raw material, but where they differ is ...

PET is a popular choice for most drink and food packaging because of its transparency, strength ... containers, foam trays, CD cases, egg cartons and other Styrofoam products. Polystyrene (PS ...

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

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 ...

Expanded or extruded polystyrene insulation boards are best suited for floor insulation. As they will be installed underneath the supporting floor, the boards need good compressive strength to handle ...

The legislation bans food vendors from giving customers prepared dishes in polystyrene foam containers, commonly referred to as Styrofoam. Food vendors who violate this law could face a penalty of ...

Clamshell containers, cups and other food ware items made from expanded polystyrene foam are popularly—though incorrectly—called Styrofoam, which is a registered brand name for styrene foam ...

Researchers have developed high-performance nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam. Developed by researchers at the University of Toronto’s ...

Memory foam, also known as viscoelastic polyurethane foam, is a slow-responding material that reacts to heat and pressure, allowing it to conform to the shape of your body. (Thus, it's often used ...