Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Styrofoam is tough to recycle, but researchers have trained bacteria to turn it into nylon ingredients. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) ...

On the side of every Whataburger cup is a phrase that sounds like it belongs on an emo teen’s Tumblr: “WHEN I AM EMPTY DISPOSE OF ME PROPERLY.” There are no further instructions. Unless, that is, ...

New York City could soon become the biggest U.S. metropolis to outlaw Styrofoam food and beverage containers. Currently, most Styrofoam products used in the city end up in landfills. At issue now is ...

ALBANY — Those polystyrene clam shell containers for take-home food, Styrofoam cups from restaurants and the countless "packing peanuts" will go the way of plastic grocery bags under a new New York ...

You'll soon be able to make ramen noodles without boiling water first. Nissin Foods, the company behind Cup Noodles, announced Thursday it is introducing a new paper cup design in early 2024, ...

The makers of Cup Noodles recently announced a switch to microwavable packaging, as components of the current Styrofoam packaging have been found to be bad for the environment and possibly ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Gov. Ralph Northam recently signed a bill that bans styrofoam cups and takeout food containers in Virginia. According to HB 1902, starting July 1, 2023, food chains with 20 or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Say goodbye to Styrofoam cups, take out containers and coolers. The expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam ban, including Styrofoam ...

In some areas of Southeast Missouri, customers can receive drive-through and walk-in discounts on refills of soft drinks. However, convenience stores and restaurants are not allowed to refill ...

SEATTLE — A ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, better known as Styrofoam, containers goes into effect in Washington state on June 1 and businesses will need to make the switch or potentially face ...

Each year, more than 20 million tons of polystyrene, or Styrofoam, accumulate on earth. It’s on your take-out container, food packaging, and shipping packing that cushions your latest online purchase.