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 ...

As of Jan. 1, 2026, New York State has banned foam containers used for cold storage. The law prohibits food services, manufacturers, and distributors from using polystyrene foam containers for items ...

The next phase for Washington state's ban on Styrofoam is about to kick in, putting an end to an era of squeaky to-go containers used by restaurants and other businesses. Yep. No longer shall five ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. — For some, the question of banning polystyrene food containers (often referred to by the trade name Styrofoam) in Maryland appears to be a no-brainer. “If people don’t use foam cups.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding businesses, organizations and consumers of the waste ...

Each year, more than 20 million tons of polystyrene, or Styrofoam, accumulate on earth. It’s on your take-out container, food packaging, and shipping packing that cushions your latest online purchase.

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A proposed ban on Styrofoam containers has become a hot topic in Greenfield. A town ban on Styrofoam containers could soon be going into effect in Greenfield after voters ...

It's been on the table for two years, and now, finally, today is the last day you'll see anything packed in pernicious polystyrene foam. Better late than never! You've interacted with polystyrene foam ...

Single-use foam items will now be of no use to local businesses as the ban on polystyrene foam containers began on Monday. Although the ban officially took effect January 1, the New York City ...

All three have been a target of environmentalists across the country as advocates and policymakers inch towards a reduction of single-use items. In Maryland, one is a focal point for the Democratic ...