Walking around Owens at a peak lunch hour, Arr pointed out dozens of patrons dining in but eating out of the Styrofoam containers. The conveyor belt for trash and dishes was littered with white boxes, ...

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

Soon, however, such boxes could be upcycled into a greener alternative to EPS. Not only is polystyrene derived from petroleum (the extraction and refinement of which is harmful to the environment), ...

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 ...