Club at Everett Community College is hosting a Styrofoam recycling event on Wednesday, January 22nd from 10 a.m.

As environmental concerns grow, more and more U.S. states are banning or restricting the use of plastic foam foodware.

Trash accumulates faster during the holidays. According to Earth911.com, Americans throw out 25% more trash during the ...

It also prohibits businesses from using and selling foam packing peanuts and single-use foam coolers. Many businesses have already replaced their foam containers with paper or reusable plastic ...

Starting Wednesday, January 1, 2025, food vendors and restaurants in Oregon will be required to stop using plastic foam takeout containers due to a law passed by the Oregon legislature in 2023.

Artificial Christmas trees, string lights and packaging Styrofoam (#6 only) will be accepted at the events to keep them out of landfills. Through partnerships with specialty recyclers, these ...

Not all packing foam meets the requirements, however. Those interested in tossing their packaging should look for the three-arrow recycling symbol with number six inside, indicating the type of ...