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It’s not just plastic and paper bags that will be going away May 4 once New Jersey’s single-use plastic bag ban goes into effect statewide. Styrofoam products — including cups, plates, and ...
Many people pop their food into the microwave on Styrofoam plates without realizing how contaminated their meal can become. Here are 5 reasons why you should NEVER use this material in the microwave.
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Reddit users debate Chick-fil-A's switch from Styrofoam to paper cups, with opinions divided on environmental benefits versus practical concerns about insulation and drink quality.
Styrofoam plates are expected to disappear over the next few months, and all city schools will have made the transition by the end of the year.
“Styrofoam Plates” remains Death Cab’s angriest, most cutting song, an indictment that sears with personal invective—only it wasn’t personal.
Several large school districts nationwide, including Dallas ISD, announced Wednesday they are replacing plastic foam cafeteria trays with compostable plates in an effort to reduce landfill waste ...
Suffolk restaurants could only give out straws on request and would be banned from using Styrofoam-like plastic foam containers, plates and cups under bills being introduced in the County Legislature.
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A big change is coming to Virginia’s food industry. Styrofoam containers will be banned starting next week. Beginning July 1, Styrofoam plates, cups, bowls, trays and ...
Unlike the carryout bag rules that have some exceptions for stores depending on size, the Styrofoam ban applies to all businesses.