Dear EarthTalk: Styrofoam is terrible for the environment and hard to recycle but still prevalent across the U.S. What’s being done to phase it out? – Michael Brophy, Boston, MA Plastic foam, better ...

After 128 people were killed in the deadly Hong Kong Fire, Styrofoam boards are being cited as the reason for igniting the massive blaze.

The ban goes into effect Jan. 1. Beginning then, no food service provider, manufacturer or store covered by the ban will be ...