Polystyrene (PS) is a petroleum-based plastic that can be used both as rigid and as Styrofoam because polystyrene is a weak base with its ultra-light structure, easily decomposes, and is easily dispersed throughout the natural environment middle. Numerous marine species ingest this plastic, with immeasurable consequences for their health. For polystyrene products, recycling is rarely applicable.
Egg containers made of Styrofoam, disposable cups and bowls, takeaway food packaging, peanut packaging, bicycle helmets are all example products made of polystyrene including disposable cutlery and razors, compact discs and DVD case. Polystyrene is known to leach, which can seriously damage your nervous system and has been linked to cancer in food. Using #6 plastic for hot food and beverages, like hot coffee in a polystyrene cup, is probably the worst idea.
Prolonged exposure to small amounts of styrene can cause neurotoxicity, as the EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classify styrene as a probable human carcinogen. Such as fatigue, stress, difficulty sleeping, hematology; low platelet and hemoglobin values, cytogenetic; chromosomal and lymphatic abnormalities, and carcinogenic effects. To avoid polystyrene contamination, wrap restaurant leftovers in their own glass or stainless steel containers. And it's best to avoid Styrofoam cups or plates in favor of stainless steel, glass or bamboo, and you can bring your own silverware to fast food restaurants instead of plastic ones.
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