We all want a greener future. So, the issue of polystyrene recycling often comes up. Many of us see polystyrene daily, mainly as food packaging or single-use cups. Even though it has a recycle symbol, it’s not that simple. This piece looks into whether we can recycle polystyrene. We aim to understand how to dispose…
Figuring out if you can recycle polystyrene confuses many of us today. We often ask, “Can polystyrene be recycled?” The answer might surprise you. You cannot just throw it in the recycling bin. Even though polystyrene items might have a recycling logo, not many local governments recycle them. In fact, things like foam egg cartons…
Polystyrene was first found in 1839. It’s a plastic used in many things like toys, food boxes, and insulation. Whether you can recycle it depends on its type and where you live. In the UK, over 100 tonnes of a type called expanded polystyrene (EPS) are recycled every month. But recycling polystyrene is hard because…
Polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, is everywhere in packaging and food containers. It might seem easy to just throw it away in the recycling bin. But, most recycling centres won’t take it because it’s hard and expensive to process. There are special guidelines and ways to recycle polystyrene properly. This ensures it’s disposed of correctly. Key…