California, the most populous U.S. state and fifth-largest world economy, will effectively ban the use of most expanded plastic foam food containers on January 1, a move conservationists called a ...

(FOX 5/KUSI) — California now has a dedicated webpage for the public to report violations of the statewide ban on foodware made from expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as Styrofoam. Beginning ...

Styrofoam coffee cups, plates, clamshell takeout containers and other food service items made with expanded polystyrene plastic can still be found in restaurants and on store shelves, despite a ban ...

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) issued an update on the state’s expanded polystyrene (EPS) food service ware ban April 4, saying the ban will be enforced ...

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a machine to effectively break down expanded polystyrene foam to reduce its impact on landfill space," said an inventor, from McCordsville ...

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight, versatile material used in packaging, insulation, industrial and consumer goods. Despite its recyclability, misconceptions often categorize EPS alongside ...