Science Daily

Upcycling leftover cardboard to make a new type of foam packaging

With the holiday season in full swing, gifts of all shapes and sizes are being shipped around the world. But all that packaging generates lots of waste, including cardboard boxes and plastic-based ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Styrofoam ban an opportunity for Hampton Roads food vendors to use eco-friendly options

A campaign says it’s time for restaurants in Hampton Roads to think outside the box — the Styrofoam box. A statewide ban on expanded polystyrene packaging — known best by the brand Styrofoam — means ...

Shopper stunned after noticing unexpected sign at Publix grocery store: 'It is so helpful to have actual photos'

A Reddit user shared a picture of a recycling bin they spotted at Publix, an employee-owned grocery store chain with over ...
The New York Times

Can You Recycle Styrofoam, Bubble Wrapping, and Other Shipping Packaging?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...
Business Wire

DS Smith Partners With Brrr Box to Deliver First Commercial, Sustainable Cooler Alternative to Styrofoam

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DS Smith, the leading sustainable packaging company, has joined forces with Vig Pak LLC to introduce Brrr Box, a patented, 100% recyclable, biodegradable cooler that ...