05-02-2016, 05:00 AM
always about "banning" something,... It would be nice to see actual solutions for a change.
In the case of Styrofoam or EPF, banning is probably the preferred solution:
However, despite EPF's popularity and unique features, it has recently come under attack because of the gaseous methane derivatives—chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)—used to foam it. CFCs are inert, and harmless to humans and the environment upon their release. However, long after their first use, scientists realized that CFCs contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer as they decompose.
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The Manufacturing Process
First, styrene is made by combining ethylene and benzene...
And then we put our extremely hot food into it, always an excellent way to release the compounds found in plastic.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
In the case of Styrofoam or EPF, banning is probably the preferred solution:
However, despite EPF's popularity and unique features, it has recently come under attack because of the gaseous methane derivatives—chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)—used to foam it. CFCs are inert, and harmless to humans and the environment upon their release. However, long after their first use, scientists realized that CFCs contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer as they decompose.
...
The Manufacturing Process
First, styrene is made by combining ethylene and benzene...
And then we put our extremely hot food into it, always an excellent way to release the compounds found in plastic.
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves