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 ...
WOSU Public Media

Five tons of Styrofoam lead UC professor to start campus recycling program

Styrofoam is useful in protecting items in transit, but not so much for the environment. The holidays bring gifts, many of which are padded with Styrofoam. Many of us simply throw away that Styrofoam ...
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 ...
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Virginia's Styrofoam ban goes into effect July 1: Here's what you need to know

Virginia’s Styrofoam ban takes effect July 1, 2025 for large food vendors and July 1, 2026 for all others. The law aims to reduce waste and health risks by eliminating Styrofoam food service ...