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Stop Throwing Styrofoam in the Trash (and Do This Instead)
Styrofoam remains a ubiquitous material for takeout containers, disposable coffee cups, and protective cushioning for fragile items during shipping. The material — called expanded polystyrene or EPS — keeps your food and beverages hot and your packages safe, but unfortunately, it’s pretty bad for the environment. It takes up a significant amount of space in…