Expanded polystyrene foam, the white fluffy plastic in styrofoam, was banned in food service ware on Jan. 1. But shoppers in CA say its still on the shelves.

Legislators believe the benefits would ultimately outweigh the negative impact it would have on the food industry. Lawmakers ...

The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) reacted positively to the CalRecycle announcement, saying that styrofoam products are hardly recycled, often left behind at ...

Several states across the US have recently implemented or are preparing to introduce bans on polystyrene foam products.

Legislation would provide a five-year phaseout of styrofoam containers used to serve or package ready-to-eat food.

As of April 2025, several states and cities across the United States have implemented or are moving toward banning the use of polystyrene foam (commonly known as Styrofoam) in foodware ...