Virginia's styrofoam ban begins July 1; food vendors say switching comes at a cost

Virginia food vendors are preparing to say goodbye to expanded polystyrene containers beginning July 1 after a state law goes ...
Yahoo

State enacts new law effectively banning Styrofoam takeout containers: 'It's a big deal'

Washington state has enacted a new law effectively banning Styrofoam containers, KPTV reported. The move is expected to decrease the overall amount of pollution in the state, as Styrofoam is rarely ...
katc

Farewell to Foam Act would phase out styrofoam nationally

DENVER — Styrofoam has become part of most Americans’ daily lives, from packaging to food containers and more. It’s abundant because it’s cheap to produce, lightweight and convenient. However, the ...
CNBC

Cruz Foam makes styrofoam alternative from shrimp shells and food waste

Cruz Foam has launched a packaging line to displace polystyrene peanuts and bubble wrap in ecommerce. The startup, based in Santa Cruz, California, is backed by Ashton Kutcher's climate fund, At One ...
Forbes

Is The Party Over For Plastic Foam Foodware Packaging?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. Foam cups for customers are pictured at the coffee counter of ...