To prevent explosions, never heat sealed containers. Instead, cover food loosely with wax or parchment paper, a ceramic plate ...

Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

A noodle dish in a Styrofoam container with chopsticks - Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images Mistakes happen, but microwaving styrofoam is pretty high on the list of blunders that you should really try ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — Styrofoam containers will no longer be handed out by Colorado restaurants this year. A law to ban polystyrene to-go containers went into effect on January 1st. It prohibits ...

The next phase for Washington state's ban on Styrofoam is about to kick in, putting an end to an era of squeaky to-go containers used by restaurants and other businesses. Yep. No longer shall five ...

The new year marks the start of a ban on Styrofoam containers and packing materials in the city. Mayor Bill de Blasio was joined by kids from Red Hook's P.S. 15 at a press conference Tuesday with ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon law pushing restaurants to use eco-friendly takeout containers is now in effect. Approved by the Oregon Senate and House in 2023, Senate Bill 543 was officially ...

Although an immediate shift is unlikely, the Environmental Coalition has long been on a search for alternative biodegradable containers. Among the several options were paper to-go boxes and also ...

In response to the petition to ban the use of Styrofoam containers in Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Planning and Development has announced that a committee comprising governmental ministries ...

As of Jan. 1, 2026, New York State has banned foam containers used for cold storage. The law prohibits food services, manufacturers, and distributors from using polystyrene foam containers for items ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Starting next month, Washington businesses and organizations will no longer be allowed to use or offer Styrofoam takeout containers. State lawmakers approved the law banning ...