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Is Styrofoam recyclable?

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Lusitania sinking, illustration from The War of the Nations (New York), December 31, 1919. World War I, WWI. This image is one of three on the page. (See source file for the other two.)

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polystyrene: Media

chemical compound

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Is Styrofoam recyclable?

Is Styrofoam recyclable?

Learn why Styrofoam (polystyrene) is not recycled as much as it could be.

Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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Polystyrene packaging.

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Polystyrene food containers.

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