The global Polystyrene Foam Market is projected to grow from USD 78.89 billion in 2024, and it is projected to reach USD 140.56 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2024 to 2031, as per the ...

Starting in 2025, a new law signed by Governor Tina Kotek will ban the production, sale, and distribution of polystyrene foam cups and takeout food containers — as well as coolers and packing ...

A coffee cup made from polystyrene foam lies on the side of a road. Los Angeles city officials voted Tuesday to ban such products at large food or beverage facilities and retail establishments.

A new report by Oceana warns plastic foam has become an “ever-present part of modern life” and must be phased out at a local, state and national level.

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.

In March, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the Farewell to Foam Act, a proposal to eliminate the sale and distribution of polystyrene products starting in ...

Polystyrene, as useful as it seemed, is a harmful substance, known to leak toxic chemicals. The foam-like structure can cause it to break into small pieces, which are easily carried away in the wind.

Ban needed on polystyrene foam Posted June 16, 2025 4:00 am As summer approaches and Illinoisans come out to our beautiful lakes, parks and downtowns, there’s one thing no one wants to see lying ...

Blowing agents used in foam production, ... The advantages in energy efficiency, however, are undercut by environmental concerns over polystyrene products.

State Sen. Laura Fine, a Democrat from Glenview who’s sponsoring the foam container bill, said there are alternatives to polystyrene and plastic bags and that the measures are necessary “to ...