Montgomery County, Ohio, wrote in a social media post that its first Styrofoam Collection event in 2026 was a big success. It ...

In terms of environmental impact, biodiesel fuel is nicer than "ordinary" diesel. Meanwhile, styrofoam is a nasty, non-biodegradable packaging material. Now, like a scene from Back to the Future made ...

Expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as styrofoam, doesn't degrade or break down over time. Styrofoam is recyclable, but it is only accepted by a very small number of recycling facilities. The ...

Follow Starbucks Via's tips on how to keep your drink warm. Oct. 20, 2011 — -- False, a styrofoam cup cannot capture heat as well as a thermos container. Many people carry around hot beverages ...

Last month, we showed you a company in Santa Cruz that is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its eco-friendly version of polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. Now their products are ...

The Rotary Club of Austin-Southwest organizes a monthly Styrofoam cleaning event aimed at reducing waste and reusing the material. Hosted the first Saturday of every month, the club collects, cleans ...

Avoid microwaving Styrofoam, or EPS, as chemicals in EPS leach out faster when exposed to heat. Microwaving EPS containers can also cause them to crack or break. Opt for microwave-safe glass ...

You should only microwave food in styrofoam containers that have a microwave-safe label. This is to prevent the compound styrene, which has been linked to cancer, from leaching into your food.