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Superworms that eat polystyrene might help plastic pollution problem
2020-03-18 17:05:47| Canadian Plastics Headlines
Researchers in Beijing have discovered that scavenger worms will eat Styrofoam, which is one of the most difficult plastic materials to biodegrade. The post “Superworms” that eat polystyrene might help plastic pollution problem appeared first on Canadian Plastics.
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YUM! Brands to Phase Out Polystyrene Foam Packaging
2020-02-28 03:53:00| Waste Age
The brand has agreed to end its use of expanded polystyrene foam packaging globally by 2022, following engagement with As You Sow.
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Polystyrene Chemical Recycling Facility to be Built in Europe
2019-07-11 10:00:00| Waste Age
The new facility will be capable of processing up to 50 tons per day of post-consumer polystyrene feedstock.
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Two Ontario, Canada, Municipalities Resume Polystyrene Foam Recycling
2019-05-31 10:35:00| Waste Age
Brockton and Hanover received grants to expand post-consumer polystyrene foam processing capabilities.
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Maine Becomes First State to Officially Ban Single-use Polystyrene
2019-05-02 15:51:00| Waste Age
The measure, which will ban Styrofoam cups and containers, will go into effect January 1, 2021.
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