If we can recycle Styrofoam cups, does that make these disposable products less of an environmental problem? Spotting a '6' in a triangle on the bottom of these cups, some might assume that Styrofoam ...

What we need is an insulation alternative that is effective, non-hazardous, and environmentally friendly, and this new material seems to fit the bill. Household insulation comes in many forms.

Microwaving those takeout containers from last night might seem like a convenient option for lunch. However, zapping styrofoam may come with health and safety risks, says Rolf Halden, professor and ...

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I continue to avoid buying Styrofoam, but I don’t really know why. In middle school, I remember being told not to chew on Styrofoam cups because the action of breaking the Styrofoam would deplete the ...

What happens when 100 layers of Styrofoam go head-to-head with 100 layers of bedrock? This ultimate challenge puts both materials to the test in a surprisingly satisfying experiment.

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Those hunks of styrofoam that encase your latest Amazon purchase could soon find a new purpose. Residents just need to look a little north — to St. Albert — to see the potential for styrofoam scraps ...