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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Containers made from Styrofoam or expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam are not safe to use in a microwave, unless they have a microwave-safe label. They may leach chemicals into food, which could increase ...

Feel like you're seeing fewer Styrofoam containers these days? You may be right. According to Packaging Dive, a wave of Styrofoam bans started sweeping over the United States in 2025. States like ...

Despite a press conference late last week outside of City Hall, where the San Diego chapter of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) and representatives from a few Encinitas restaurants urged ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Fast food giants did away with Styrofoam containers decades ago, and now everything from food trucks, to coffee shops in Minneapolis will have to follow suit. The change comes after a ...

Thousands of pounds of ground beef are being pulled from store shelves after tests confirmed the presence of E. coli, according to the USDA. Felony harassment suspect dies after deputy-involved ...

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine has become the first state to ban single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed the bill, ...

Single-use Styrofoam cups and food containers, the kind that are ubiquitous at food carts and takeout restaurants all over New York, will be banned in the city beginning July 1 of this year, Mayor ...