A bill that would ban the use styrofoam takeout containers in Nevada is now awaiting the signature of Governor Joe ...

Loading Disposable food containers are generally made of plastic resins mixed with some additives, said Leung. Additives are chemical substances that could improve the performance of the plastic ...

The researchers, from The University of Manchester, have carried out the first ever comprehensive study of the environmental impacts of disposable takeaway-food containers. They looked at ...

However, polystyrene is a different type of foam that makes up some disposable food containers and is not always safe to microwave. Due to health and safety concerns, some types of food and drink ...

In single-use food ware, rigid and foam polystyrene are formed into utensils, straws, cups, trays, and clamshell containers. Polystyrene is identified by recycling code number 6. As a harmful ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors preliminarily approved an ordinance Tuesday that would require all disposable ... eat food be either compostable or recyclable. That includes containers ...