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VANCOUVER — Styrofoam can take 500 years to decompose as it bloats landfills around the world, but new packing material called biofoam made of forestry waste can decompose in a matter of weeks, say scientists.

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VANCOUVER - Styrofoam can take 500 years to decompose as it bloats landfills around the world, but new packing material called biofoam made of forestry waste can decompose in a matter of weeks, say scientists.

The biofoam project is a collaboration between the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in central B.C. and University of B.C. researchers. The new packing material is made of forestry waste and can decompose in weeks.

VANCOUVER — Styrofoam can take 500 years to decompose as it bloats landfills around the world, but new packing material called biofoam made of forestry waste can decompose in a matter of weeks, say scientists.

Biodegradable material could replace Styrofoam, which currently fills up to 30 per cent of landfills

Styrofoam can take 500 years to decompose as it bloats landfills around the world, but new packing material called biofoam made of forestry waste can decompose in a matter of weeks, say scientists.

Biodegradable material could replace Styrofoam, which currently fills up to 30 per cent of landfills

Biodegradable material could replace Styrofoam, which currently fills up to 30 per cent of landfills

Biodegradable material could replace Styrofoam, which currently fills up to 30 per cent of landfills