Can Styrofoam Food Containers Be Recycled?

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Can the Styrofoam that keeps your coffee warm be recycled?

The Dow Chemical Company invented Styrofoam more than 50 years ago. Styrofoam is generically known as polystyrene, a type of plastic. While many plastics can be recycled, many often wonder if Styrofoam food containers can be recycled.

  1. Earth911

    • You can find recycling centers for Styrofoam at Earth911.com.

    Dart Containers

    • Dart Containers provide Styrofoam recycling options for large operators, small operators and the general public.

    Recycled Styrofoam Products

    • Recycled Styrofoam can be made into hangers, cafeteria trays and desktop accessories.

    Significance

    • More than 25 million Styrofoam cups are thrown away each year. It can take 500 years for one of these cups to dissolve.

    Considerations

    • If Styrofoam recycling is not available in your area, try to reducing your use of Styrofoam by eating at a restaurant instead of having takeout, buying eggs packaged in paper cartons and purchasing bagged meats.

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