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New York State Working to Ban Polystyrene Foam Food Containers

New York State could soon join Maine and become the second U.S. state to ban polystyrene food containers.

Environment, Leadership, Regulation, PolicyJames EdeMarch 2, 2020Styrofoam, Polystyrene Foam Food Containers, New York State, Maine, Governor Andrew Cuomo, packaging peanuts, single-use plastic bags, climate change plan, greenhouse gas emissionsComment

Scientist Create Environmentally-friendly Alternative to Polystyrene Foam

Amir Ameli and Xiao Zhang of Washington State University have created a more environmentally-friendly alternative to polystyrene foam (better known as Styrofoam) which performs better than Styrofoam as an insulator and can support up to 200 times its own weight without losing its shape.

Nanomaterials, Innovation, EnvironmentJames EdeJuly 12, 2019Styrofoam, Polystyrene Foam, Amir Ameli and Xiao Zhang, Washington State University, plant-based alternative to Styrofoam, cellulose nanocrystals derived from wood pulp, polyvinyl alcoholComment

Shareholders Advocacy Group Calling for McDonalds to Examine Environmental Impacts of Polystyrene Cups and Trays

As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy group, is calling for McDonalds’ to conduct assessments to examine the environmental impact the use of polystyrene in their cups and trays may have.