expanded polystyrene foam Archives - Environment+Energy Leader

Maine Bans Polystyrene Food Containers from Businesses

May 2, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Maine became the first state in the nation to ban polystyrene food and beverage containers. The new law prohibits the sale or distribution of these disposable containers starting January 1, 2020.

Industry Attacks San Francisco’s Styrofoam Ban

July 1, 2016January 30, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Some industry groups expressed concern over San Francisco's newly adopted Styrofoam ban, the most extensive in the US.

FoamRecycle Offers ‘Efficient, Cost-Effective’ Foam Recycling Services

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

FoamRecycle, a company offering foam recycling programs and services, has set up shop in the San Francisco Bay area. The company accepts foam drop off at its warehouse facility in San Pablo, California, and offers foam scrap pick up from the customer’s location. FoamRecycle also provides foam recycling equipment rental, ... Read more »

Dart Opens Free Foam Recycling Center

December 10, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Dart Container Corporation is opening an expanded polystyrene foam recycling drop-off center in Dallas, Plastics News reports. Dart’s new facility is one of more than 85 such recycling drop-offs the company has built in the US. It’s located at 4444 West Ledbetter Drive, and is open to businesses, organizations and ... Read more »

NYC Foam Ban Dead, Recyclers Applaud Court’s Decision

December 4, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The ban on foam foodservice products in New York City is likely dead, following a decision from a New York appeals court. On Dec. 3 the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division denied New York City’s motion to appeal an earlier decision overturning the city’s ban on expanded polystyrene ... Read more »

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