Phase-out of polystyrene foam
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title:
Phase-out of polystyrene foam
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In the late 20th and early 21st century, there has been a global movement towards the phase-out of polystyrene foam as a single use plastic (SUP). Early bans of polystyrene foam intended to eliminate ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), formerly a major component. Expanded polystyrene, often termed Styrofoam, is a contributor of microplastics from both land and maritime activities. Polystyrene is not biodegradeable but is susceptible to photo-oxidation, and degrades slowly in the ocean as
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Decline of polystyrene foam use
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_polystyrene_foam
date created:
2021-10-27T02:47:35Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T00:42:18Z
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