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.