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New Study: Polystyrene Foam Cups and Plates Use Less Energy, Water Than Paper...

A new peer reviewed study finds that commonly used cups, plates and sandwich containers made of polystyrene foam use significantly less energy and water than comparable paper-based or corn-based...

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EPA's Chemical Action Plan Process Should Consider Critical Uses for HBCD

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Plastics Industry Adds New Polyurethanes Data to Life Cycle Database

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National Toxicology Program Report on Styrene: No Change in Safety of Plastic...

Today, The National Toxicology Program released its Report on Carcinogens, which included the substance styrene. The following statement on the safety of foodservice packaging products made from...

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ACC Responds to HHS 12th Report on Carcinogens

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) National Toxicology Program (NTP) today released the 12th Report on Carcinogens (12th RoC).

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California Legislature Tables Proposed Foam Ban

A bill in California to ban polystyrene foam used for serving food was set aside by the state Assembly this week. Opponents of the ban cited the likely loss of jobs, expense to the state and unfair...

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Plastics Makers: We Welcome Opportunity to Explore Recycling Polystyrene Foam...

News reports indicate that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may propose restrictions on the use of polystyrene foam foodservice products in New York City, ostensibly as a way to increase recycling rates....

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San Jose Rejects Foam Foodservice Recycling, Bucking California Trend

San Jose City Council rejected a proposal to explore recycling of polystyrene foam foodservice packaging and instead moved to restrict its use by restaurants and other local foodservice operators.

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ACC Applauds New York City’s Announcement of Expanded Plastics Recycling...

The American Chemistry Council commends the new plastics recycling initiative announced today in New York City, which reflects a growing trend of cities and communities across the country expanding the...

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Website Launches to Oppose Proposed Ban on Polystyrene Foam in New York City

Platform Gives a Voice to Businesses, Restaurant Owners in Urging City to Consider Recycling

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NYC Introduces Polystyrene Foam Foodservice Ban Despite Mounting Concerns...

Restaurant owners, business leaders gather at City Hall to oppose proposal that would cost jobs and increase waste.

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San Jose City Council Says "No" to Foodservice Packaging Recycling,...

San Jose City Council moved to restrict the use of polystyrene foam packaging for serving food, which would effectively kill efforts to recycle the packaging in the city.

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NYC Restaurant Owners, Business Leaders, and Community Members Voice their...

Concerned citizens fill City Hall to object to a proposal that would raise costs and increase waste, urge recycling as an alternative.

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