XPS (Extruded PS), commonly recognized as low-density styrofoam, along with EPS, is widely used in the manufacturing of trays, crockeries, boxes, takeaway food containers, coffee cups, and protective packaging for equipment or instruments [213]. Table 2 Important applications of PS Full size ...
Its “airiness,” not its popularity, is one reason why polystyrene foam is not being considered as a recyclable product. There are only a few plants in the United States that have the capacity to recycle it, and none of them are near New York City. “The transport and proce...