New York State expanded its polystyrene ban to include cold storage containers starting at the beginning of this year.

As of Jan. 1, 2026, New York State has banned foam containers used for cold storage. The law prohibits food services, ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding businesses, organizations and consumers of upcoming ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding businesses, organizations and consumers of the waste ...

New York’s ban on disposable coolers made of polystyrene foam takes effect Jan. 1. Starting then, no food service provider, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A bill that would ban Styrofoam containers in Illinois has passed the Senate and heads to the House. Senate Bill 1531 would create a law banning disposable food containers ...

A campaign says it’s time for restaurants in Hampton Roads to think outside the box — the Styrofoam box. A statewide ban on expanded polystyrene packaging — known best by the brand Styrofoam — means ...

YORK — York County implemented a ban this week on polystyrene packaging for food vendors to align with a statewide ban that will fully take effect in July. The county’s Board of Supervisors ...