Reduce, reuse, recycle. So many of us heard those three words repeatedly when growing up. And yet, despite the simple phrase, recycling in the U.S. is anything but. In fact, the complexities of U.S.

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 ...

In a recent column, a reader asked for suggestions about what to do with all of the insulated foam boxes she has. Here is what some of you said: Sondra in Nebraska says: "Those foam boxes are prized ...

Recycling is something all of us should practice. Although we’ve tried to make the recycling process easier, there are still a few recycling challenges you need to pay attention to. Here are a few ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The city council of South Lake Tahoe approved an ordinance this week that would prohibit all restaurants from using Styrofoam containers, plastic cutlery, ...

Chemical Engineering Lab Coordinator Emily Edwards and Research Assistant in the Electrical Engineering Department Abbey Licht are working to promote more effective ways of recycling Styrofoam at ...

When [Ioannis] received some high resolution LCD’s in a tattered foam box, he posed to himself a most interesting question – Should he throw the foam box away, or use it as a container for a project?

Dear Readers: Wow! Who knew so many readers had hints about recycling insulated foam boxes? Here is a small sample: Sonia in Nebraska said: "Foam boxes are perfect for protecting breakable items when ...