Wood-based foam designed by UMaine student offers safer, less wasteful alternative to plastic insulation in coolers
July 28, 2026
July 28, 2026
ORONO, Maine, July 28 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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Wood-based foam designed by UMaine student offers safer, less wasteful alternative to plastic insulation in coolers
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For beverage coolers to keep drinks cold on a hot summer day, manufacturers rely on polyurethane foam, which is made from raw chemicals that are hazardous to handle before processing. To reduce health and environmental risks associated with . . .
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Wood-based foam designed by UMaine student offers safer, less wasteful alternative to plastic insulation in coolers
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For beverage coolers to keep drinks cold on a hot summer day, manufacturers rely on polyurethane foam, which is made from raw chemicals that are hazardous to handle before processing. To reduce health and environmental risks associated with . . .