In Oregon another set of regulations (SB 543) also came into effect on the same date (1 January), which bans plastic foam foodware, single-use coolers, and packing peanuts. Plastic foam is one of ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Packing peanuts made from a material called polystyrene are used to protect products while being shipped. Yet, these little pieces of foam can have several other ...

In 2023, the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 543, which bans many uses of polystyrene foam (commonly known by its brand name, Styrofoam) in ...

Polystyrene foam is one of the most common forms of plastic. You see it in takeout containers, beverage containers, egg ...