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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.
How does Styrofoam affect the environment?
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.
What is the effect of ammonia on styrofoam?
In my experience, household ammonia slowly leaches through a styrofoam container.
Is Styrofoam renewable or non renewable?
Styrofoam is not renewable. It is plastic, made from oil, a fossil fuel. Plastics can be recycled but recycling of domestic styrofoam is often difficult as many recycling plants will not take it.
What Things can be reduced in use?
reduce plastic, styrofoam ,and aluminum foil.
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.
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!
What about styrofoam?
styrofoam is cool
What is a styrofoam cup?
a cup made out of styrofoam...........................................................................................................................................................................
Is styrofoam insulator or conductor?
Styrofoam is an insulator.
Where can you find styrofoam in a can?
You can find styrofoam koozie on this link:-- http://www3.shopping.com/-styrofoam+koozies
What is the solubility of styrofoam pellets?
This depends on what you are trying to use to dissolve the Styrofoam. Gasoline will dissolve Styrofoam. Water will not.
