Experts believe that the plastics industry may be working behind the scenes to throw implementation of the law off course before it has a chance to get going. On Jan. 1, polystyrene packaging ...

The expanded polystyrene ban is part of a single-use plastic law, Senate Bill 54, that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in 2022 but bailed on earlier this month.. And while the full law now sits ...

State officials launched a “Foam Free Virginia” campaign in line with the legislation. The Virginia Department of ...

In a nutshell Nanoplastics may disrupt metabolism and liver function: Ingesting tiny plastic particles led to glucose ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Polystyrene-Plastic Material and Resins Market (2024 Edition): Analysis by End-User Industry (Packaging Industry, Construction, Consumer, Electronics, and Other End ...

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.

Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal containers. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 78°F.

The worms were fed either plastic polystyrene alone, bran (a nutrient-dense food) alone, or a combination of both. Researchers found that the worms on a polystyrene-bran diet consumed polystyrene ...

AUGUSTA — Maine has delayed for the second time a full phaseout of polystyrene foam food containers.

Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, ...

Mice exposed to polystyrene nanoplastics developed problems in their guts and livers. It’s not yet clear if humans are similarly affected.

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.