Polystyrene, a component of plastic foam, ... Woods, 10, is also pushing for reusable trays to make her school more eco-friendly. "It just goes into the landfills and over time, ...

Ten-year-old Austin Fendley learned all about recycling and conservation at Lovett Elementary School this year. That's why the fifth-grader was so stunned when he started thinking about the ...

All told, switching to reusable plastic could eliminate up to 22 ... Maddie Woods and Dora Cabarcas have led a renewed push to ban single-use polystyrene, or Styrofoam, lunch trays from Houston ...

He said the switch to fiberglass will leave a positive impact on conditions in nature. “By removing the polystyrene to-go trays, we’re actually decreasing the number of plastics that could ...

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

For weeks, fourth graders Celine David, Maddie Woods and Dora Cabarcas have led a renewed push to ban single-use polystyrene, or Styrofoam, lunch trays from Houston ISD cafeterias.

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

Which reusable serving dishes and trays are best? With the National Football League’s postseason in full swing, it’s time to start preparing for the Super Bowl party you want to throw.

The researchers tested a method to recycle lab-made black polystyrene: They ground a mixture of polystyrene and carbon black to a fine powder, placed the powder in a sealed glass vial and then set the ...

Styrofoam package trays are stacked in the kitchen area at the Palmyra Country Store in June 2019. Maine has again delayed a full phaseout of polystyrene foam food containers until July 2027 ...