Those bits that come inside your packages are called peanuts, but of course they are made from polystyrene, not anything natural. But what if we could send things packaged in popcorn—the actual food, ...

Last month, Astrofoam Molding, at 4117 Calle Tesoro in Camarillo, reopened a drop-off spot where the public can recycle polystyrene transport packaging — those blocks of Styrofoam that protect goods ...

We've long been dependent on styrofoam for packaging, but that lightweight protective material is virtually impossible to decompose. So it makes sense that scientists are working on--or rather, ...

As of April 2025, several states and cities across the United States have implemented or are moving toward banning the use of polystyrene foam (commonly known as Styrofoam) in foodware, packaging, and ...

Expanded polystyrene (EPS), also known as polystyrene foam, is a versatile and lightweight plastic. One key market for EPS is in packaging, where it’s used widely for take-out foodservice and to ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York's statewide ban on polystyrene foam containers and packing peanuts will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. While an estimated 65% of New Yorkers are living in communities that ...