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Why Styrofoam Is So Bad for the Environment
Everyone knows that Styrofoam is bad for the planet, but do you know exactly why? Here’s a hint: it’s not just about biodegradability. Styrofoam has become such an accepted everyday product that people often don’t understand how Styrofoam harms the environment. Styrofoam is made from polystyrene, which is a petroleum-based plastic. Styrofoam is actually the…
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Deep Ocean Live: Tonnes of plastic and thousands of flip-flops threaten wildlife on coral atoll
Scientists have estimated that there could be 1000 tonnes of plastic washed up on the remote coral atoll of Aldabra. The island, known as the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean” because of the sheer variety of life, is more than 400 miles (644 km) from the nearest significant human settlement. But its position in the…
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Chile becomes first Latin America country to ban commercial use of plastic bags
Chile has joined a growing number of countries to ban the commercial use of plastic bags. It became the first country in Latin America to enact the new law on Friday. “I want to share with you the joy that as of today we’re enacting the law,” said President Sebastian Pinera at a public ceremony…
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Styrofoam Bans are Sweeping Across the Nation
Something amazing is happening around the country: cities and town are starting to ban Styrofoam. Throwaway polystyrene coffee cups, soup bowls, plates, and trays have gotten the boot. So have those foamy clamshell-style cartons fast food comes in. Even packing peanuts are going the way of the dodo. Here’s a list of cities that have completely…
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Maryland could be the first state to ban foam containers—here’s what that means for restaurants
Maryland is one step closer to becoming the first U.S. state to ban foam containers, a move that would push restaurants to find alternatives for their takeout boxes and could lead to more states to similar action by others states. The state House of Delegates on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban polystyrene containers and cups.…
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Manhattan Beach wants to ban foam meat trays, but experts warn of ‘unintended consequences’
Manhattan Beach, the second city in Southern California to ban plastic bags, prides itself on being a local leader in environmental legislature. But the city may be caught on a meat hook when it comes to polystyrene. Local officials are seeking to ban foam meat trays, a move environmentalists overwhelmingly support. But, there may be…
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Ban on styrofoam food containers in New York City takes effect
NEW YORK (WABC) — New York City’s ban on single-use styrofoam products took effect on New Year’s Day. Restaurants, stores and manufacturers are no longer allowed to use the foam products to package food or fill packaging. The city will not start fining vendors until July 1. Until then, businesses who still use the plastic…
