Dear EarthTalk: Styrofoam is terrible for the environment and hard to recycle but still prevalent across the U.S. What’s being done to phase it out? – Michael Brophy, Boston, MA Plastic foam, better ...

Styrofoam is useful in protecting items in transit, but not so much for the environment. The holidays bring gifts, many of which are padded with Styrofoam. Many of us simply throw away that Styrofoam ...

Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia’s ban on Styrofoam is set to take effect July 1, four years after legislators approved its phase-out, with the reception getting mixed reviews despite what officials ...

It’s a new year, and that means the end of Styrofoam to-go containers in Oregon. As of Jan. 1, a new state law takes effect that bans restaurants and food carts from using polystyrene foam, commonly ...

In Oregon, two bills could soon play into that question for people dining out. Under Senate Bill 543, lawmakers are considering banning Styrofoam to-go containers in Oregon as well as so-called ...