#5 Odd Fact: Daily Post: Styrofoam: December 5, 2017

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As I research some of these astounding facts, I realize that I’m only dealing with what is happening here in the USA. But, when we multiply these numbers by 100+ countries in the world, we must realize that the situation is not unique to the USA. It is affecting the entire world. In fact, some countries have a bigger problem than we have here in the USA, when it comes to recycling and landfills. There are some simple things we can do, but most persons don’t really care about the environment. Do you? For instance: Do you use “Styrofoam” containers? Polystyrene foam is absolutely non-biodegradable. It never goes away! Think about that. What can we do? It has been estimated that here in the USA alone, enough Styrofoam CUPS are produced EVERY YEAR to circle the EARTH over 435 times. Picture that in your mind. Polystyrene is also deadly to marine life. It floats on oceans, and breaks up into pellets which looks like food to sea turtles. They swallow it and the buoyancy keeps them from being able to dive, and they starve to death. We must STOP using Styrofoam cups and plates and bowls. Don’t buy eggs in Styrofoam cartons! Ask for paper cups in restaurants. REFUSE to use Styrofoam EVER!