Several states across the US have recently implemented or are preparing to introduce bans on polystyrene foam products.

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 ...

It's very important to note that not all packing peanuts are created equal. In fact, a majority of them are still made from styrofoam, which you do not want to eat. According to the National ...

Now, researchers at Purdue University have shown how to manufacture carbon-nanoparticle and microsheet anodes from polystyrene and starch-based packing peanuts, respectively. “We were getting a ...

Not all manufacturers create packing peanuts equally, and many still use styrofoam, a petroleum-based material that lacks toxicity but remains indigestible. If ingested, styrofoam packing peanuts ...

covering everything from foodware to packing peanuts and coolers. Meanwhile, Washington has taken a step further by expanding its polystyrene ban to include a broader range of food service ...