Five years ago, a proposed law banning the use of polystyrene containers to serve burgers, salads and other prepared foods failed in the state Assembly after heavy opposition from the plastics ...

Hoping to build on recent efforts to outlaw foam containers and disposable foodware, the Maui County Council is considering a ban on the sale and use of polystyrene foam coolers and ice chests as well ...

Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas have introduced bicameral legislation to phase out single-use plastic foam food service products, “loose fill” such as packing peanuts ...

Plastic foam leaches hazardous chemicals into our food, our bodies, and our oceans, warns new Oceana report WASHINGTON, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Oceana released a new report, "Plastic ...

This year, on International Coastal Cleanup Day last Saturday, volunteers around the world participated in the annual event by collecting and recording trash, cleaning up local beaches and producing ...