Many eateries or supermarkets often use foam containers for food. Does consuming food from these containers harm health? (Linh, 34, Hanoi) Answer: Using foam containers for food storage is a ...

Food and drinks containing high levels of fat also increase the leaching of styrene and other chemicals. This raises the question: are foam takeout containers and cups risking our health?

The issue is so serious that some states, such as Maine and New York, have banned polystyrene foam food containers. Although microwave-safe styrofoam containers do exist, and are marked with a ...

County Executive Steve Schuh vetoed legislation Monday that would have banned restaurants and other food service companies ...

Advocates, citing the threat to human and environmental health, say the timing is right for legislation to phase out plastic waste and foam packaging.

Jeremy Drake writes, HB 477’s success shows that even in politically divided times, citizens and lawmakers can find common ground if they work together to find solutions.

The Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority is launching the first foam recycling program in the state of Ohio. JB ...

Opinion: HB 477’s success shows that even in politically divided times, citizens and lawmakers can find common ground if they work together to find solutions.

Food and drinks containing high levels of fat also increase the leaching of styrene and other chemicals. This raises the question: are foam takeout containers and cups risking our health? The American ...

In addition, some labor unions, including the Illinois Pipe Trades Association and AFL-CIO, oppose the move to do away with foam food containers. Manufacturers have expressed concerns the measures ...

After years of negotiations, state lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune Tue, April 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM UTC ...