Opinion: Styrofoam toxic to oceans

Japanese newspaper reports on Styrofoam debris in oceans, scientists find Styrofoam levels considered toxic to marine life and ecosystem globally

US city bans polystyrene packaging

In San Jose fast food can no longer be packaged in polystyrene foam, following a vote in the City Council

Pittsfield discusses polystyrene ban

The U.S. city Pittsfield may ban polystyrene food packaging due to health and environmental concerns

Controversy about the safety of plastic food contact materials

A recently published review article by Korean researchers sparks a scientific debate on the safety of plastic food contact materials containing hormone active substances.