Why styrofoam is so hard to recycle and what you can do about it

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

Can You Recycle Styrofoam, Bubble Wrapping, and Other Shipping Packaging?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...
Augusta Free Press

Styrofoam is terrible for the environment: What is being done to phase it out?

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 ...
Oregonian

Styrofoam food containers are now banned in Oregon

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 ...
WAVY-TV

Love it or hate it? Virginia’s Styrofoam ban takes effect July 1

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 ...
KGW8

Oregon lawmakers consider banning Styrofoam to-go boxes and allowing customers to bring their own containers

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 ...