AUSTIN (KXAN) — Styrofoam is considered poor for the environment for a number of reasons — including how difficult it is to recycle, the chemicals involved in making it and the potential for animals ...

For decades, firefighters used a foam that contained PFAS, or forever chemicals, that can cause cancer and other illnesses. Now a "PFAS Annihilator" can destroy the toxic chemical in the foam.

Researchers in China have developed a method to convert polystyrene plastic waste into valuable chemicals using solar energy ...

Single-use styrofoam containers remain a staple when ordering takeout from a restaurant. Many eateries have shifted toward more environmental-friendly options, such as cardboard, but order from enough ...

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted today to ban the use of polystyrene food containers by county agencies and concessionaires. The board also asked its staff to study over the next year the ...