By Mayukh Saha Extruded polystyrene, or Styrofoam as we know it, is among the top polluters after plastic. This non-biodegradable, inflammable material is mostly used as packing material, but the consequences are quite drastic. Since it retains the temperature of the product, Styrofoam is also…
By Amanda Froelich Imagine taking a stroll through the woods and every few feet, finding a piece of discarded plastic. If humanity does not join together and take action to reduce the amount of Styrofoam (polystyrene) that is sent to landfills, the unfortunate scenario may…
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Styrofoam is harmful to our planet, which is why it’s great to see IKEA switching all Styrofoam packaging products to a compostable mushroom-based alternative. Reflect On: If more sustainable options exist why wouldn’t we implement them now? As consumers we…
