Although foam core insulation was a popular choice in the past, foam core made of extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) is ...

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 ...

Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose ...

In the consumer electronics industry, polystyrene is valued for its insulation and shock resistance, essential for protecting electronic devices. Similarly, the construction industry benefits from ...

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 ...

A ban on sales of styrofoam products used in food service was supposed to have taken effect Jan. 1, but California hasn’t taken steps to enforce it. CalRecycle, the state agency tasked with ...

Insulation boards are rigid boards or sheets made of foamed polystyrene, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, or gypsum. Their rigid, closed-cell structures provide better insulation compared to ...

California’s ban on polystyrene was one of the biggest wins for environmentalists in the state’s recent history. It went into effect on Jan. 1 — but no one, including the governor’s office ...