Styrofoam

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Can I recycle Styrofoam?

This lightweight material is capable of causing a plethora of different problems, from breaking down into tiny bits that get picked up by the wind and turned into pollution to the large amounts that are needed to turn it into a viable material. While it can be hard to avoid, try and do your part for the environment by either reusing or locating a drop-off program in your area.

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This lightweight material is capable of causing a plethora of different problems, from breaking down into tiny bits that get picked up by the wind and turned into pollution to the large amounts that are needed to turn it into a viable material. While it can be hard to avoid, try and do your part for the environment by either reusing or locating a drop-off program in your area.

Styrofoam comes in many forms, structural foam used for packing things like televisions, insulation panels, foam cups and plates, and packing peanuts.

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