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Polystyrene Box

Polystyrene has outstanding shock-absorbency, giving it the capability to withstand strong pressure. It is used as packaging material for most electrical appliances. Unfortunately, it takes 500 years to decompose.

Components

What To Do

Do It Well

Step(s) to Dispose

Step #1

Remove any label on the styrofoam

Step #2

Keep it dry

Step #3

Place into respective bins

Do It Better

Alternative(s) to Reduce Waste

1

Join a COMMUNITY

Regift to a potential online seller to reuse the packaging material

2

WRITE to Brands and Local Representatives

Request seller to avoid/reduce such material whenever possible

NOW YOU KNOW

WHAT TO DO WITH

Polystyrene is not very stylo, but YOU can be, when you choose more sustainable materials.

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