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Styrofoam and styrofoam products fill up 30 of the landfill space because it is not biodegradable Styrofoam is the name for polystyrene foam It is very light weight consisting of about 95 air Styrofoam is used in products such as cups to keep beverages hot Because styrofoam does not decompose it is harmful to the environment and soil Styrofoam is a kind of expanded polystyrene It is made from polystyrene beads that heat up and expand Styrofoam was first introduced to the United States in 1954 Bellis It is used for many things such as installation packing materials egg cartons and even school projects The most common use for styrofoam is for drinking cups plates and take out containers because it keeps food and drinks insulated The packing styrofoam usually comes in loose forms called peanuts Miller Mohazzebi Pasewark Fagan They are used as packing styrofoam because during shipping it will help keep the product from moving around and possibly breaking Facts About Landfill Styrofoam Styrofoam can be used for roofs and slabs in panel form It s helps keep the natural elements from entering the interior Styrofoam isn t just a good insulator for temperature it is also a good sound barrier that can be used for home theaters and recording studios Many companies have changed from styrofoam to using more environmental means It is still largely used for coffee cups and take out containers because it is cheap and convenient
