California, the most populous U.S. state and fifth-largest world economy, will effectively ban the use of most expanded plastic foam food containers on January 1, a move conservationists called a ...

Styrofoam is next to impossible to get rid of responsibly in many municipalities. So, you might be ready to sign up for the ...

It’s a new year, and that means the end of Styrofoam to-go containers in Oregon. As of Jan. 1, a new state law takes effect that bans restaurants and food carts from using polystyrene foam ...

(KATU) — A new year means new laws taking effect in Oregon. One of those new laws, the statewide ban on Styrofoam to-go containers, will come with an added cost to businesses and likely consumers.

The legislation bans food vendors from giving customers prepared dishes in polystyrene foam containers, commonly referred to as Styrofoam. Food vendors who violate this law could face a penalty of ...