Reduce, reuse, recycle. So many of us heard those three words repeatedly when growing up. And yet, despite the simple phrase, recycling in the U.S. is anything but. In fact, the complexities of U.S.

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 ...

In a recent column, a reader asked for suggestions about what to do with all of the insulated foam boxes she has. Here is what some of you said: Sondra in Nebraska says: "Those foam boxes are prized ...

Recycling is something all of us should practice. Although we’ve tried to make the recycling process easier, there are still a few recycling challenges you need to pay attention to. Here are a few ...

When [Ioannis] received some high resolution LCD’s in a tattered foam box, he posed to himself a most interesting question – Should he throw the foam box away, or use it as a container for a project?

Chemical Engineering Lab Coordinator Emily Edwards and Research Assistant in the Electrical Engineering Department Abbey Licht are working to promote more effective ways of recycling Styrofoam at ...

Dear Readers: Wow! Who knew so many readers had hints about recycling insulated foam boxes? Here is a small sample: Sonia in Nebraska said: "Foam boxes are perfect for protecting breakable items when ...