SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic ...

On Jan. 1, polystyrene packaging became illegal to sell, distribute or import into California—the result of a landmark waste law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022, and heralded by lawmakers ...

Only certain takeout containers are recyclable in most places. Putting errant boxes in the blue bin only clogs up the system.

SB 54’s future remains uncertain. In the meantime, some polystyrene manufacturers and distributors are already getting rid of the plastic in anticipation of the law coming into effect.

A trash boom is set up in Tijuana to prevent tons of plastics and other garbage from flowing into the United States. (Alejandro Tamayo / San Diego Union-Tribune) ...

The law was designed to trigger a series of escalating composting and recycling requirements on consumer product packaging — with the polystyrene target pegged first. By 2032, the companies are ...

New Jersey state lawmakers are pushing to reduce plastic waste with a new bill that would ban single-use utensils.

Engineered Foam Packaging (EFP), an American provider of protective and consumer packaging solutions, is set to extend its ...