PHOENIX — Amid global climate change and a chronic shortage of affordable housing, local construction companies and nonprofits are taking innovative steps to make homes more energy efficient ...

He says the Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) is lightweight, flexible and recyclable. It's strengthened when covered with concrete coating as part of the patented three-layer SABS building system.

Lightweight concrete is one solution, but another is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam. Its light weight makes installation simple in anything but a strong breeze, and it’s inexpensive and durable.

If the legislation is signed by Gov. Tina Kotek, Oregon would join Washington, Colorado and six other states that have outlawed the use of polystyrene foam — commonly known as Styrofoam — in ...