Feel like you're seeing fewer Styrofoam containers these days? You may be right. According to Packaging Dive , a wave of Styrofoam bans started sweeping over the United States in 2025. States like Rhode Island and Oregon are enacting laws that prohibit the use of polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) containers in eateries.

Still, you might occasionally be given takeout in a Styrofoam clamshell, depending on where you live. But remember that the Styrofoam is just a temporary storage carrier for your food. When you get home and want to heat up your meal, you should always transfer your items to a microwave-safe dish or plate before "nuking" it. (As a side note, you also should never microwave food in most plastic containers .)

So, what's the harm in just popping your Styrofoam container in the

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