Expanded polystyrene, or styrofoam, is hard to recycle. Reduce usage, repurpose the packaging, or seek out town and shipping ...

This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. Watch this video to learn more about polystyren In this Spotlight Earth episode, you will learn about the widespread use of polystyrene, or ...

Ocean trash and overflowing landfills have drawn widespread attention to the plastic waste that we put into our environment. In response, communities around the world work hard to reduce, reuse, and ...

Waste plastics come in many forms. While some waste plastics are easily recyclable, others can pose significant challenges.

Re “Long-delayed polystyrene foam ban approved in San Diego” (Nov. 16): I want to thank the San Diego City Council for its support on passing the polystyrene foam ban. As someone who is passionate ...

Polystyrene foam is still being sold in the state of California despite a ban that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. (Susanne Rust/Los Angeles Times) Styrofoam coffee cups, plates, clamshell takeout ...

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HOLLAND — The city of Holland has been working with artificial intelligence software company Prairie Robotics to help identify recycling contaminants and educate residents about what can and can’t go ...

State representatives on Wednesday introduced a bill that would prohibit retailers from selling or distributing single-use foodware made of polystyrene foam, more commonly known by the brand name ...

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders, announced today ...