how to recycle styrofoam
after doing some follow-up research on my last post about being jealous of japan’s styrofoam recycling, i found some important information that reinforces the idea that america still rules (sort of).
up until now, i thought that there was really no way to recycle styrofoam (a.k.a. polystyrene) waste in the u.s. but check it out: we currently recycle expanded polystyrene foam packaging at a rate of approximately 10-12% each year. so there must be a way, even if your city’s curbside program doesn’t do it.
here are 3 ways you can bypass the system:
1. you can always save your polystyrene for the next time you need to package something fragile, or use it to make something else - sculptures, crafts, organizational trays
2. mail it back to be recycled: the alliance of foam packaging recyclers shows you how.
3. carry it back: here is a pdf of places in your neighborhood that will take your styrofoam off of your hands.
4. sell it back: the recycled plastic markets database hooks you up with buyers who will pay you for your old styrofoam.
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