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Styrofoam can do many things to the enviroment. For one thing, it doesn't decompose until over 100 years! Also, it has many harmful chemicals that could seep into the ground.
Actually, styrofoam contains one chemical: polystyrene, which is long chains of the styrene monomer. It doesn't 'seep into the ground' at all. However that is not to say it doesn't damage the environment. Obviously it is not good to leave polystyrene lying around but it does no more harm than a plastic bottle or coke can - an eyesore maybe, but it won't leak chemicals or poison anything.
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What can Styrofoam do to the environment?
kill animals and it can leave litaricy
Which is worse for the environment - styrofoam cups or plastic cups?
I would say styrofoam as they would seem easier for birds etc. to pick it apart and eat.
What is a natural harbor and how does it affect the environment?
a natural harbour is natural so what would it do to affect the environment
Does the kettle affect the environment?
NO
How do changes in PH affect the environment?
its acid is gonna affect it
What can Styrofoam do to the environment?
kill animals and it can leave litaricy
How does styrofoam have an impact on the environment?
styrofoam can kill animals on earth and in the ocean. try not to use it p.s writen by 5th grader
Which is worse for the environment - styrofoam cups or plastic cups?
I would say styrofoam as they would seem easier for birds etc. to pick it apart and eat.
Is melted styrofoam bad for the environment?
Styrofoam cant be recycled. Styrofoam can also cause diseases, one example is cancer. It also never degrades it will actually last longer than Lady Liberty! :(Styrofoam cant be recycled. Styrofoam can also cause diseases, one example is cancer. It also never degrades it will actually last longer than Lady Liberty! :(
Does styrofoam break down?
Styrofoam plates do not decompose, This makes them unsafe for the environment. Paper or plastic plates should be used since they can be recycled.
Does a plastic reuse able lunch tray or a styrofoam lunch tray better for the environment?
A reusable plastic lunch tray would be better for the environment compared to a styrofoam lunch tray. Styrofoam is not recyclable in most places and takes hundreds of years to decompose. In contrast, a reusable plastic tray can be used multiple times, reducing waste and resource consumption.
How do fault's affect the environment?
How do faults affect the environment
What is the difference between a Styrofoam cup and a plastic cup?
Plastic is bad for the environment and foam isnt
What keeps water hotter paper or styrofoam?
styrofoam, but warning fammable and unsafe for the environment!
How do texties affect the environment?
they affect the environment by cutting down trees
How does meteorology affect the environment?
Meteorology does not affect the environment in any way
Do hydroelectric dams affect the environment?
believe it or not hydroelectric dams do affect the environment.
