[Look!] Outside the Box: How Styrofoam Packaging of Consumer Goods Can Hurt People and the Planet

Michael Belliveau, Bend the Curve, May 2026

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as Styrofoam, causes severe environmental and health harms from manufacturing to disposal, placing an undue burden on marginalized communities. Our latest report from Bend the Curve details the toxic risks of EPS, showcases viable eco-friendly alternatives, and urges Whirlpool Corporation to lead the industry by phasing out plastic foam packaging.

Beyond the report, visit the Look Outside the Box website to learn how you can take action today.

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