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Tag: styrofoam
7 Ways To Upcycle Styrofoam Coolers
Got foam containers laying around that you don’t want to throw away. Here are some ways to upcycle styrofoam coolers and shipping boxes.
The Waste Biz: CES 2016 To Feature E-Waste Recycling Event
The holidays are over, and that means it’s time to get out of holiday mode. So after a month without Waste Biz posts, we’re getting back on track here. Looking [ … ]
Is The Lowly Mealworm The Answer To Our Plastic Pollution?
Stanford researchers have discovered that the mealworm can subsist solely on a diet of polystyrene, producing wastes that are safe for crop fertilizer.
The Waste Biz: New Player In The Insulated Concrete Forms Business
A new company in Portland, OR, is getting into the insulated concrete forms business, which means more Styrofoam kept out of the landfill.
Styrofoam Recycling: How To Dispose Of Expanded Polystyrene Responsibly
While Styrofoam recycling isn’t a convenient option in most places, it can be done. Here are some ideas for responsible disposal of expanded polystyrene.
Did Mayor De Blasio Really Reject A Plan For Expanded Polystyrene Recycling?
Did the de Blasio administration really choose to send tons of expanded polystyrene – aka Styrofoam – to landfills rather than recycle it?
Could Deposit Programs Keep Disposable Take Out Containers Out of the Trash?
Could a “bottle deposit”-like system work for reusable take out containers? Food service giant Sodexo is trying it out at the College of William and Mary.
Is Styrofoam Recyclable? Yes… Into Bitchin’ Surfboards [Video]
Polystyrene foam isn’t accepted by most recyclers – so, is Styrofoam recyclable? Yes, and the Waste to Waves program turns it into sweet surfboards.
Five for Friday: Great Green Blog Posts for the Week (7/23/10)
While the oil spill continues to dominate the green blogosphere, one of the most interesting things I’m seeing this week is the relative quiet about tropical storm Bonnie heading right [ … ]